Thrive Therapies Group·Tacoma, Washington
Deliver evidence-based speech and language services to K-12 students with various communication disorders. Collaborate with educators and parents to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
SLPs are the backbone of school-based healthcare. You're managing complex caseloads, navigating documentation systems, and fighting for adequate planning time while delivering evidence-based care. At Thrive, we eliminate the administrative burden so you can focus on what you love: helping students communicate.
We partner with school districts that value your professional autonomy and provide compensation packages that reflect your master's-level expertise. Our SLPs report more planning time, transparent caseload caps aligned with ASHA standards, and direct access to school leadership for advocacy.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K–12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. You collaborate with special education teams, general educators, parents, and related services providers to create inclusive, data-driven intervention plans.
Key responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools to determine eligibility for services under IDEA, Section 504, and state standards
Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans with measurable, functional, and academically relevant goals
Deliver direct and consultative speech-language services across language, articulation, fluency, voice, and social communication domains
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student progress, treatment effectiveness, and session data
Collaborate with special education, general education, and administrative staff to embed language-learning strategies across the school day
Participate actively in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute clinical expertise to placement, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions
Maintain ASHA-compliant caseloads and ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations
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Benefits: Compensation & benefits
Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar. All figures below reflect the Greater Tacoma, WA market.
W-2 Base Salary: $95,000 – $109,800,based on experience
A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W-2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance — all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth.
1099 Contractor Rate
$71-$87/hr/hr
If flexibility is what fits your life, we built that in. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work — with a competitive hourly rate, full professional supports, and your career mobility fully intact.
Additional Earning Potential!
Sign-On Bonus: $6,000 —paid 25% at 30 days,25% at 90 days,50% at 6 months
we’re committed to you from the moment you say yes, and we want you to feel that.
Longevity Structure: Up to $2,000 —paid after completing your first full school year
We’re building Thrive around the people who commit to this work and to each other over the long haul — because that’s who our kids and schools depend on. Every year you come back, we reward it. And it grows with you.
CEU Stipend: $750 your first year →growing up to $2,000after five years
Your practice is the whole thing. The more you grow as a clinician, the better the care our kids get. We put real dollars behind your continuing education, and it grows with your tenure. Investing in your expertise is investing in our mission.
Performance Bonus: Paid annually afterexceeding performancemetrics
When you go above and beyond for students, we notice. Our performance bonus is how we say we see you, we value what you’re doing, and this work matters.
Benefits: Offerings
careers@thrivetherapiesgroup.com · thrivetherapiesgroup.com/careers · 615-652-2344
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Market context
Washington school-based Speech Language Pathologist roles are typically in steady demand, especially when districts need support for communication services, AAC, and students with ASD. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, state licensure, and experience that matches school settings; bilingual skills can also strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your licensure and school-based experience before applying.
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