<p>A contract Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity is open within Plano Independent School District in Plano, TX — one of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex's largest and most well-resourced public school systems. This is an in-person, monolingual SLP role delivering direct speech-language services to a school-age population, with daytime hours and competitive local pay. The position is available immediately and is well-suited to an SLP seeking a structured school-based schedule without travel requirements.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate of $55.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends available</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>School-based, in-person service delivery within Plano ISD</li> <li>Monolingual (English) SLP caseload serving school-age students</li> <li>Standard daytime schedule: 8-hour day shifts</li> <li>Immediate start available — contract position with no delay in placement</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 license required</li> <li>Completed graduate-level training in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S. or M.A.)</li> <li>Monolingual (English) service delivery competency required for this assignment</li> <li>School-based SLP experience preferred given the Plano ISD setting and caseload demands</li> <li>Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Plano, Texas sits in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex — a thriving, family-friendly city consistently ranked among the safest and most livable in the country. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with highly rated public schools, abundant dining and entertainment, and easy access to the cultural and professional amenities of downtown Dallas. Outdoor recreation, a low state income tax, and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to other major metros make Plano an attractive destination for clinicians relocating to Texas or seeking a stable local contract.</p>