Speech-Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$65k-$80k
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Job Description
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – High School & Transition
- Location: Newark, DE
- School Setting: Specialized Autism Program
- Schedule: Full-time | 35 hours/week | 8:20 AM–4:00 PM
- Dates: August 18, 2026 – June 15, 2027
- Pay: $65,000–$80,000
- Make a Meaningful Impact with Students with Autism
We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a specialized high school and transition program serving students with autism and complex communication needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about supporting students with significant needs and wants to make a meaningful impact in a highly supportive school environment.
The program serves students who require a higher level of support than may be available in a traditional school setting. You'll work with high school and transition-aged students while collaborating closely with educators and other members of the school team.
What You'll Do
- Provide speech-language therapy to high school and transition-aged students
- Support students with complex communication needs and autism
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with students' IEP goals
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other related service providers
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student progress monitoring
- Utilize AAC and other communication strategies to support functional communication
- Manage an anticipated caseload of approximately 20–25 students, with many students receiving a higher frequency of services
- Maintain appropriate documentation and meet all school and professional requirements
- Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Smaller caseload: Approximately 20–25 students
- Specialized setting: Work with students with complex autism and communication needs
- AAC experience encouraged: Great opportunity to expand or utilize your AAC skills
- Workload model: Caseloads are balanced based on student needs and overall workload
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team
- 35-hour workweek: Consistent school-based schedule
- Professional support: Participate in professional development, team meetings, and receive access to necessary materials and technology
- School-year schedule: Enjoy school breaks and summer off
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active Delaware SLP license or able to obtain
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required for licensed SLPs who have completed their CF
- Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply!
- Experience working with students with autism and complex communication needs is strongly preferred
- Experience with or an interest in AAC is highly preferred
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
If you're an SLP looking for a school-based position where you can work closely with students with complex needs, utilize AAC, and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to connect with you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide therapy to high school and transition-aged students with complex communication needs and autism. They will also collaborate with educators to develop individualized treatment plans and participate in IEP meetings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,823 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,823 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$80k | Speech-Language Pathology median $92k (middle half $80k–$105k)152 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Delaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Delaware | 41 active | 6,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 48% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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