Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Internships
Speech language pathologist assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on clinical experience working directly with clients, mentorship from working speech language pathologist assistants, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Education, with IDEA Public Schools and West Texas Centers among the employers posting roles now.
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Description
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
Special Programs
Role Mission:
The Speech Language Pathologist Intern (SLP Intern) is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. As the SLP Intern, you will be responsible for setting ambitious goals for IDEA student achievement and investing students and families in accomplishing them. You will create a powerful learning environment and plan and deliver purposeful therapy in order to close gaps in communication and academic skills. You will assess for the presence of communication disorders, track student progress towards team goals, and analyze data to intervene and adjust therapy, seeking excellence as an educator and IDEA team member.
The SLP Intern reports directly to the regional Lead SLP along with an assigned SLP mentor. This role involves some minor travel between assigned campuses.
Location:
This is a full-time on-site position located in the Mid RGV. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
- Review IEPs and ensure 100% implementation of extensive knowledge and provide top quality speech therapy services.
- Create IEPs aligned to instruction with the collaboration of parents, general educators, special educators, and interventionists.
- Monitor students’ therapy and academic progress throughout the year in order to update goals and request additional testing when deemed necessary.
- Ensure 100% compliance with ARDs by reviewing Special Education Student Rosters for Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluations due dates on a weekly basis.
- Schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date to ensure 100% compliance.
- Facilitate ARDs and prepare ARD documents in accordance with students’ progress, archive ARD documents, and submit signature pages within specified timely to Manager.
- For dual ARDs, schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date with Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist to ensure 100% compliance.
- For dual ARDs, participate in ARDs and update IEPs, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and schedule of service in accordance with students’ progress.
- Ensure 100% compliance by completing Speech and Language Initials and Re-Evaluations prior to due date as per Texas Education Agency (TEA) timeframe.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge in the appropriate selection of assessment tools, conducting assessments, interpreting, and identifying students with communication disorders and determine eligibility for services according to IDEA Public Schools Policies and Procedures, TEA Guidelines, and Licensing Boards.
- For qualifying students, develop appropriate speech IEPs aligned to instruction and schedule of service in accordance to the students’ academic needs.
- Maintain Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, ARD Logs, and Evaluation Logs on a daily basis and review with the Manager on a weekly basis.
- Submit Therapy Logs on a Quarterly Basis to their Manager.
- Maintain SHARS (Medicaid) records and submit SHARS billing on a monthly basis.
- Ensure and monitor students’ progress in order to complete progress reports on a quarterly basis.
- Participate in Annual Performance with their Manager and submit required documentation.
- Communicate a shared vision and shared responsibility to establish and promote efficient implementation of RTI at the school-level throughout the various TIERs.
- Support the RTI Team in providing recommendations for the implementation of speech interventions with high levels of fidelity.
- Conduct formal assessments, planning, and scheduling of ARDs alongside the Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist in order to report evaluation results within TEA timeframe to the ARD Committee.
What You Bring – Competencies
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
- Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders.
- Ability to manage student behaviors and provide recommendations to general educators, special educators, interventionists, and parents.
- Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Required experience:
- Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university (obtained prior to first day of work)
- Proof of eligibility as a SLP Intern provided by university program
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
- Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas
- Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
- Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally)
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
- Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary for this position is $67,000. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
Please Note: This posting is for a general applicant pool. While there may or may not be an immediate vacancy, we are accepting applications to proactively identify strong candidates for future opportunities. If a position becomes available that aligns with your experience and qualifications, we may reach out to you for next steps.
Description
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
Special Programs
Role Mission:
The Speech Language Pathologist Intern (SLP Intern) is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. As the SLP Intern, you will be responsible for setting ambitious goals for IDEA student achievement and investing students and families in accomplishing them. You will create a powerful learning environment and plan and deliver purposeful therapy in order to close gaps in communication and academic skills. You will assess for the presence of communication disorders, track student progress towards team goals, and analyze data to intervene and adjust therapy, seeking excellence as an educator and IDEA team member.
The SLP Intern reports directly to the regional Lead SLP along with an assigned SLP mentor. This role involves some minor travel between assigned campuses.
Location:
This is a full-time on-site position located in the Mid RGV. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
- Review IEPs and ensure 100% implementation of extensive knowledge and provide top quality speech therapy services.
- Create IEPs aligned to instruction with the collaboration of parents, general educators, special educators, and interventionists.
- Monitor students’ therapy and academic progress throughout the year in order to update goals and request additional testing when deemed necessary.
- Ensure 100% compliance with ARDs by reviewing Special Education Student Rosters for Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluations due dates on a weekly basis.
- Schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date to ensure 100% compliance.
- Facilitate ARDs and prepare ARD documents in accordance with students’ progress, archive ARD documents, and submit signature pages within specified timely to Manager.
- For dual ARDs, schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date with Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist to ensure 100% compliance.
- For dual ARDs, participate in ARDs and update IEPs, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and schedule of service in accordance with students’ progress.
- Ensure 100% compliance by completing Speech and Language Initials and Re-Evaluations prior to due date as per Texas Education Agency (TEA) timeframe.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge in the appropriate selection of assessment tools, conducting assessments, interpreting, and identifying students with communication disorders and determine eligibility for services according to IDEA Public Schools Policies and Procedures, TEA Guidelines, and Licensing Boards.
- For qualifying students, develop appropriate speech IEPs aligned to instruction and schedule of service in accordance to the students’ academic needs.
- Maintain Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, ARD Logs, and Evaluation Logs on a daily basis and review with the Manager on a weekly basis.
- Submit Therapy Logs on a Quarterly Basis to their Manager.
- Maintain SHARS (Medicaid) records and submit SHARS billing on a monthly basis.
- Ensure and monitor students’ progress in order to complete progress reports on a quarterly basis.
- Participate in Annual Performance with their Manager and submit required documentation.
- Communicate a shared vision and shared responsibility to establish and promote efficient implementation of RTI at the school-level throughout the various TIERs.
- Support the RTI Team in providing recommendations for the implementation of speech interventions with high levels of fidelity.
- Conduct formal assessments, planning, and scheduling of ARDs alongside the Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist in order to report evaluation results within TEA timeframe to the ARD Committee.
What You Bring – Competencies
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
- Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders.
- Ability to manage student behaviors and provide recommendations to general educators, special educators, interventionists, and parents.
- Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Required experience:
- Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university (obtained prior to first day of work)
- Proof of eligibility as a SLP Intern provided by university program
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
- Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas
- Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
- Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally)
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
- Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold
What We Offer:
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary for this position is $67,000. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Application process:
Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Learn more about IDEA
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
Please Note: This posting is for a general applicant pool. While there may or may not be an immediate vacancy, we are accepting applications to proactively identify strong candidates for future opportunities. If a position becomes available that aligns with your experience and qualifications, we may reach out to you for next steps.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Internship Market
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Tips for Your Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large hospital networks, school districts, and rehabilitation companies open summer intern applications the preceding fall. Smaller clinics and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer cohorts, and revisit throughout the year for programs with rolling timelines.
Build a clinical portfolio before you apply
At the intern stage, clinical observation logs, supervised session summaries, and case documentation carry more weight than a work history. Compile two or three well-documented examples that name the client populations, therapy approaches, and assessment tools you used, so recruiters have something concrete to evaluate.
Combine campus outreach with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university's SLP program, and professors and clinical coordinators often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller outpatient clinics and school-based programs alongside campus activity so you reach cohorts that never advertise through university channels.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Speech language pathologist assistant intern screens typically include scenario-based questions about client interactions, documentation practices, and how you'd support a supervising SLP. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a clinical situation as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured internship pipelines designed for newcomers
Some larger hospital systems and school district networks run formal cohort programs built to train speech language pathologist assistant interns new to clinical work, pairing them with supervising SLPs across multiple settings. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your geography and clinical interests and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the speech language pathologist assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, whether that's in-clinic, telehealth, or hybrid, before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront keeps you focused on roles you can actually accept.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a speech language pathologist assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and documented clinical observations rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited hands-on experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that includes completed clinical hours logs, supervised practice write-ups, or case study summaries that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where SLP program coordinators and recruiting contacts often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a speech language pathologist assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for speech language pathologist assistant interns is consistent performance on real client support tasks, the team's open headcount at the time you finish, and how early you signal your interest in returning. Position yourself by doing the work well and communicating your intent, without counting on an offer materializing.
When should I apply for speech language pathologist assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large hospital systems, school districts, and rehabilitation networks recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller outpatient clinics and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a single season.
Are speech language pathologist assistant internships paid?
Most professional speech language pathologist assistant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, industry, and location, with school-based and nonprofit settings sometimes offering stipends rather than hourly wages. Listings show compensation detail where the employer discloses it, so review each posting for what it includes.
What should a speech language pathologist assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects and clinical documentation over work history: highlight two or three completed clinical observation hours, supervised therapy session logs, or case summaries, naming the assessment tools, therapy techniques, or populations involved. Add relevant coursework in phonology, articulation, or AAC systems. Keep the whole document to one page, since intern hiring teams scan quickly and length signals awareness of the stage.
Are there remote speech language pathologist assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the speech language pathologist assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Because telehealth-compatible cohorts fill fast, apply early and filter by work type to surface remote and hybrid openings before they close.
Can international students get speech language pathologist assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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