Small company. Big heart. Real support.
At WordPlay, we’re not another staffing agency — we’re a locally-owned, therapist-led multidisciplinary team of therapists who believe that the best clinical outcomes happen when providers feel supported, not just “placed.”
For over 18 years, we've partnered with schools across Minnesota to make a difference in students’ lives while making sure our clinicians feel supported, valued, and balanced.
Why You’ll Love Being Part of WordPlay:
- You’re not simply filling a position — you’re a valued member of our team.
- Our leadership team gets it — we’re SLPs too, and we’ve built a company where clinicians are respected, supported, and heard.
- Join a team of SLPs and OTs who get to collaborate and treat the whole child.
- Enjoy strong mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and genuine collaboration with a team that’s always in your corner.
- Flexible placements: temporary, part-time, or full-time roles available in schools throughout Minnesota.
- Continuity; WordPlay enjoys many long-term school partnerships allowing our team to build strong relationships with school teams and students.
- We focus on long-term career homes, not just temporary contracts.
Be part of something better. Join a company that values your expertise, your time, and your passion for helping students communicate and connect.
Job Description -
WordPlay is growing! We have new opportunities for both a part-time and full-time school-based SLPs within Twin Cities area /suburban schools. Although in-person positions are typically requested by our clients, we often offer hybrid, tele-therapy, and temporary opportunities as well. SLP-As and SLP-CFs also encouraged to apply!
Our unique positions offer individualized mentorship, ongoing educational opportunities, collaboration with an experienced team of SLPs, and strong administrative support.
Positions offer competitive compensation, and benefits including paid time off, retirement plan with matching, continuing education opportunities, and monthly team meetings for collaboration and professional development. Our positions offer flexible hourly/weekly schedules within the school year calendar. Some indirect work may be performed remotely. In addition, full-time positions offer access to a medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurances.
Responsibilities:
The Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) will provide all required services including: observation/screening of referred students, assessment/evaluations, creation and implementation of appropriate IEP’s, teacher and parent consultation, professional documentation of reports and services, due process documentation, third-party billing for eligible students, and collaboration with school personnel and WordPlay SLP team.
Key Qualifications:
- Valid Minnesota Educator's license with experience working in school setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and appropriate assessment tools
- Ability to develop effective and individualized treatment plans
- Strong professional and positive interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and planning skills
- Commitment to learning and professional development
- Knowledge of Minnesota and Federal due process requirements and timelines
- Experience working with and evaluating culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Next Steps:
Visit Wordplaytherapy.com toApply or schedule an introductory Meet & Greet with the company owner to learn more.
Unsure at this time? Fill out our "Career Interest Form" on our website, and be the first to be notified of new positions available with our team in the future. No obligations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Temporary
Pay: $43.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you most interested in part-time, full-time, or temporary work?
- Are you currently an SLP or Clinical Fellow?
Education:
License/Certification:
- MN Educator's license (Preferred)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
