Speech Language Pathologist (Charleston, SC)
Listed compensation
$72K
- Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings
- Pay stated — only 51% of Speech-Language Pathology listings do
- Speech-Language Pathology listings up 16% vs the prior 30 days
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Job Description
Who We Are Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives.
We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.
Who We're Looking For We exist to change the status quo in education, and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as the gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students.
Our team strives to meet a bar of excellence, and we constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve our approach. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.
The Role We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to play a key role in helping students succeed academically by providing high-quality speech and language services.
As a member of the Student Support team, the SLP will provide individualized, targeted support in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings, ensuring that each student’s speech, language, and communication needs are met.
The SLP will work closely with teachers, families, and staff to help students build the essential communication skills needed for success in the classroom and beyond. Core
Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based practices to develop and execute comprehensive assessments to identify students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Provide innovative and rigorous individual therapy sessions to address identified disorders in collaboration with teachers and Student Support team members.
Assess student progress consistently and adjust instruction to meet individual student needs. Collaborate with teachers and academic staff to integrate speech and language goals into the classroom environment.
Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contribute to the development of IEP goals and objectives, as needed. Maintain accurate and confidential records of student evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding speech and language services in schools.
Skills & Characteristics A commitment to the mission and values of Meeting Street Schools and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed High level of personal organization and planning Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Goal-oriented and a growth mindset, seeking to improve skills through constructive feedback Educational Background & Work Experience Valid and active South Carolina licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Experience in a school setting is preferred. The starting salary for this position is $72,000.
Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Coverage Employee + Family Wellness Programs Tax-Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) Retirement Plans ___________________ Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives.
We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide individualized speech and language services to students in various settings to support their academic success. They will also collaborate with teachers and families to develop and implement IEP goals while maintaining accurate student records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid and active South Carolina licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Experience working in a school setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (Charleston, SC) at Meeting Street Schools a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In South Carolina, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (19 salary observations; 71 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,190 salary observations; 4,686 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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