The Kuna School District offers a supportive, collaborative environment with a friendly team of teachers and special educators. You’ll likely have support time from an SLPA, and We Are Better Together’s School Director also serves as a supporting SLP within the district. Many other We Are Better Together therapists work throughout the district and are always happy to collaborate and help.

Our team spans several school districts, ensuring there’s always someone to connect with and lean on. We value open communication and welcome feedback, continuously working to enhance the employee experience while providing the best possible care for the children and families we serve.

During our hiring process, we take time to get to know each applicant as a person. We believe we can train a great SLP, but it’s just as important to us that we’re the right fit for each other.

Pay/hours are guaranteed and hours are set at the beginning of the school year. No changes will be made once the contract is approved. 

$35–$38/hour: Less experience or new to school-based settings.

$39–$42/hour: Moderate experience with school-based services and some independence.

$43–$45/hour: Highly experienced, able to work independently, strong collaboration and documentation skills.

Bilingual skills or supervisory experience (if applicable) may also support placement at the higher end.

After the first 90 days, employees are eligible for performance and productivity bonuses that can add up to an additional $3.25/hour, once bonus criteria are met.

• 401(k) – Available after 90 days of employment; employee contributions are deducted pre-tax.
• 401(k) Matching – Up to 3% employer match, after 90 days; employer contribution is in addition to salary.
• Health Insurance – Available to employees working 30+ hours/week; partially employer-subsidized, with the employee’s portion deducted pre-tax.
• Dental Insurance – Offered alongside health insurance; employee’s portion deducted pre-tax.
• Vision Insurance – Offered alongside health insurance; employee’s portion deducted pre-tax.
• Referral Program – Bonus available for successful employee referrals; payout amounts vary and are in addition to salary.
• Technology Provided – All therapists are issued a MacBook Air to complete their work efficiently and remotely.

Clock-in time is flexible, but the therapist must be available during school hours, typically between 8:00a, and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Some flexibility is offered to accommodate personal schedules as long as student needs are met and required hours are fulfilled.

If there are after-hour commitments (rare), working hours can be shifted within the week. We are Better Together holds paid staff meetings monthly where attendance is encouraged, but if unable to attend, at alternate time can be arranged within working hours. 

PTO We offer a combined PTO policy, meaning time off can be used for vacation, sick days, or personal time as needed.

Amount: Employees receive 56–80 hours of PTO in their first year.

Distribution: PTO is granted up front at the beginning of the year.

Request Process: PTO is requested through our Workforce app and is typically reviewed and approved by a supervisor within one week.

Additional PTO may be offered in future years based on length of employment and role.

At this school, the following holidays/days are observed: Labor Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day. Additionally, there are multiple school breaks including: Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break.

We provide holiday pay for 5 holidays during the first year of employment (e.g., Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day).

There are no minimum productivity requirements; however, therapists are eligible for weekly bonuses based on productivity.
In the school setting, productivity is considered met by working all previously assigned hours.

Bonuses are calculated weekly, so if a therapist is sick or takes vacation for part of the month, they do not lose their entire month’s bonus—only that week is affected.

This system supports consistency and rewards commitment, while still allowing flexibility for time off when needed.

Idaho does not have a strict caseload cap, but we are intentional about matching therapists with caseloads they are comfortable and confident managing.
We do not accept school contracts with caseloads that are unreasonably high or exceed what a therapist feels is manageable.

Our district contracts include a clause stating that if a caseload increases by more than 15% during the school year, a meeting will be held with the director to arrange support or additional coverage.

This approach ensures that therapists are set up for success and students continue to receive high-quality services.

Yes: individual office

Undisclosed. 

Experience in school-based speech therapy across a range of ages (preschool–high school), including IEP development and documentation.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers, special education staff, and families.

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a small, rural district where roles may vary and collaboration is key.

Knowledge of articulation, language, fluency, and social communication disorders and appropriate therapy techniques for each.

Competence with data collection and progress monitoring, as well as using therapy data to inform goals and treatment.

Comfort with small-town and rural community dynamics, including building strong relationships with students and staff.

Ability to plan engaging, student-centered sessions, including the use of games, visuals, and hands-on materials (a well-stocked room is available!)

State licenses: Idaho
CCCs required: Yes
Other required qualifications:
For SLPs: Ability to supervise and mentor SLPAs, if applicable.

Bilingual skills (Spanish-English) are a plus, but not required.

No, our employees do not have a non-compete or non-solicitation. 
Yes, our school districts have a non-solicitation clause of 1 year. If a district wishes to hire one of our therapists directly after their contract period ends, a finder’s fee will apply. This fee helps cover the investment made in recruiting, training, and supporting the therapist throughout their contract.
Details of the finder’s fee are outlined in our district contracts and can be discussed during the contracting process.

Accepts CFs? Yes
% of SLPs in company who are CFs: 8%
CF supervision provided: Yes
Training program: We provide a comprehensive onboarding process designed to help SLPs feel confident and supported as they transition into their new role.

Additional Information: 
-New hires receive initial training and shadowing opportunities during their first 1–2 weeks, depending on experience.
-Support includes collaboration with experienced team members, access to shared materials, and guidance on documentation and district-specific procedures.
-SLPs are generally expected to begin working independently within 2–3 weeks, though this timeline is flexible based on individual comfort level and caseload complexity.
-Ongoing mentorship and check-ins are available beyond the onboarding period to ensure continued support and success. We have an entire school leadership structure where everyone has an employee touch-point immediately available to them.