Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Company Description: At South Texas Talking Sprouts, the mission is to improve children’s functional communication skills within their home environment through child-led, neuroaffirmative therapy approaches. The practice focuses on supporting both monolingual and bilingual (Spanish-speaking) children with services tailored to each child’s strengths and needs. By providing specialized in-clinic speech and language services, South Texas Talking Sprouts aims to create meaningful progress in everyday communication. The team emphasizes family involvement and culturally responsive care to help children thrive in familiar settings.

Role Description: The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will support licensed speech-language pathologists in delivering child-led, evidence-based speech and language interventions to children in the San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area. This part-time, hybrid role includes telehealth and clinic-based care, conducting therapy activities under supervision, documenting progress, and collaborating with families on home practice strategies. Some work, including planning, documentation, and virtual check-ins, can be completed from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing session materials, implementing treatment plans, monitoring children’s responses to therapy, and communicating regularly with supervising clinicians to adjust goals and strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• \n
• Strong foundation in Speech and Articulation skills relevant to pediatric therapy.
• \n
• Knowledge of Speech Therapy principles and techniques, with experience supporting treatment plans.
• \n
• Understanding of Communication and Communication Disorders, including developmental and language-based challenges.
• \n
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• \n
• Current SLPA license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas.
• \n
• Experience working with children and families in home or community-based settings.
• \n
• Ability to travel within the San Antonio Metropolitan Area and work in a hybrid in-home/remote model.
• \n
• Effective documentation, time management, and collaboration skills, with openness to neuroaffirmative, child-led approaches.
• \n
• Spanish-English bilingual skills preferred but not required.
• \n