<p>A contract Speech-Language Pathologist is needed for a school-year assignment in Dallas, TX. This is a full-time, 8-hour-day schedule embedded within a Dallas-area school setting, offering a strong hourly rate of $60 with weekly direct deposit and a comprehensive benefits package. Dallas ISD and surrounding districts serve one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the country, making this an ideal placement for an SLP who thrives in a high-engagement pediatric and school-based environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$60.00 per hour pay rate</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Contract length aligned with the full school year — predictable, structured schedule</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>School-based SLP placement within the Dallas, TX metro area</li> <li>Standard 8-hour day shifts — no evenings, no weekends, no on-call</li> <li>Contract duration covers the full academic school year</li> <li>Caseload consistent with school services: evaluation, IEP development, and direct therapy across pediatric age groups</li> <li>Dallas-area school districts serve a large, linguistically and culturally diverse student population — strong exposure to bilingual and multilingual caseloads</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Texas Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license required prior to start</li> <li>Experience in school-based or pediatric SLP settings strongly applicable</li> <li>Comfort with evaluation, IEP participation, and direct service delivery in a school environment</li> <li>Must meet Texas state requirements for criminal background clearance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the United States, offering a low state income tax environment, affordable cost of living relative to comparable cities, and a rich mix of arts, dining, professional sports, and cultural institutions. The city's extensive highway network and DFW International Airport provide easy regional and national connectivity, while neighborhoods ranging from Uptown and Oak Cliff to the suburbs of Plano and Frisco offer diverse housing options for every lifestyle. Mild winters and a vibrant year-round social scene make Dallas a compelling destination for traveling clinicians looking to combine professional growth with genuine quality of life.</p>