Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist OR CF to join our team near Matawan, NJ for a full-time school-based role! Let’s make a meaningful impact on every child’s journey!
We welcome applications from Clinical Fellows and recent graduates, offering Clinical Fellows the advantage of direct supervision and hands-on training.
Job opportunities are also available State-wide and Nation-wide! Growth within the company is available and encouraged!
- Setting: School-Based Services (Pediatric)
- Hours: 7:56 am - 2:50 pm
- Pay: $60-$65 hr
- Compensation for the full school day, including prep time, note time, and lunch.
- CF will receive direct supervision
Responsibilities
- Assessing and diagnosing speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students.
- Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Providing therapy sessions to improve speech and language skills.
- Monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed.
- Collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with regulations.
Requirements
- Speech Language Pathology License for SLP/graduate of a Speech Language Therapy program for CF’s
- NJ School Certification
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and pay rates
- Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k
- Guaranteed hours for assignments
- Clinical Mentoring Program
- No-fee direct deposit program
- Unlimited CEU’s
- Paid Time Off
- Statewide / nationwide career opportunities
- Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus
About Us
At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our dual mission is to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members by bringing them together to create a positive and fulfilling experience for all!:)
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (98 salary observations; 301 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (3,704 salary observations; 21,152 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$135k | Speech-Language Pathology median $100k (middle half $83k–$109k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $103k median in New Jersey | $98k nationally (+5%)98 state / 3,704 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Jersey | 90 active | 6,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 55% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,504 in the last 30 days | 1,378 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Voice Speech Language Pathologist
Sutter Health · San Francisco, California
Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract
Cole Health · Schertz, Texas
Speech Language Pathologist, SLP
$72-$80/hrPediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist
$49.36-$78.25/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Matawan
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $655k
- Typical market rent
- $2,711/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.