Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based — Newport, TN - Contract in Newport, Tennessee at Thrive Therapies Group

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based Newport, TN - Contract

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based

Location: Newport, TN (Cocke County)

Job Type:Part-time, 1099

Schedule: School-based

Pay: $50 - 60 per Hour

Help K-12 students communicate, participate, and thrive.

About Thrive Therapies Group

Thrive Therapies Group is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to support K-12 students in school-based settings across Tennessee. In this role, you will help students strengthen communication skills that support learning, participation, and success throughout the school day.

At Thrive, clinicians are supported by collaborative teams, school-based expertise, and technology designed to streamline documentation. Experienced SLPs and Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Conduct speech and language evaluations and reevaluations

• Develop measurable, student-centered IEP goals

• Provide individual and small-group speech-language therapy

• Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings

• Support student needs related to articulation, language, fluency, voice, AAC, and social communication

• Collaborate with educators, families, and interdisciplinary school teams

• Maintain accurate service documentation and progress notes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program

• CCC-SLP or active Clinical Fellowship with Thrive-provided supervision

• Active Tennessee SLP license, or documented initiation of licensure transfer

• Knowledge of IDEA, IEPs, and school-based speech-language services

• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

Preferred Experience

• School-based speech-language pathology experience

• Experience supporting K-12 students

• AAC experience preferred

• Bilingual Spanish skills strongly preferred

Why Join Thrive Therapies Group Focus on Student Impact

Work directly with students across a wide range of communication needs, including articulation, language, fluency, voice, social communication, and AAC.

Collaborative Team

Work closely with educators, families, special education teams, and fellow clinicians as part of an integrated, student-centered approach.

Technology Support

Use AI-supported documentation tools designed to help streamline service logs and progress notes.

Support for Clinical Fellows

Clinical Fellows are welcome, with CCC-SLP supervision provided by Thrive.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a school-based SLP opportunity where your expertise is valued, collaboration is part of the culture, and you have a strong team behind you, we encourage you to apply.