Speech & Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Pay as listed: $55-$62.5/hr · California · pays above the median of 33 Speech Language Pathologist listings (63rd percentile).

Listed compensation

$55-$62.5/hr

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Job Description

Starting Pay Range $55.00 - $62.50 - Hourly Depending on experience Job Description: Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:* Participation on school IEP and SST teams to assist in problem solving and program planning, as needed.

Development and implementation of intervention strategies and support consistent with the student’s communication and language profile Use a variety of intervention strategies such as direct individual or group therapy, school program consultation and home program.

Collaboration in the development and implementation of IEP’s to monitor the progress of specific communication and language goals. Maintenance of professional records of assessment and intervention. Other duties as assigned in possible multiple locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: The ability to administer and interpret standardized assessment tools and recommend programming that recognizes diverse populations The ability to assess communication and language learning outcomes achieved by students using a variety of assessment procedures (e. g. formal and informal testing, observation and ongoing monitoring of performance).

The ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in communication and language development. Knowledge of current speech-language pathology approaches and practices and content-related pedagogy.

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs. Ability to provide in person and virtual/online speech services. Excellent written and oral skills. Ability to communicate well with students, parents and teachers.

Education and Experience: Valid California Credential authorizing service as a speech/language pathologist or speech specialist; California Speech/Language Pathology license or Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential or equivalent.

Experience with online platforms for service delivery and assessment. *The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive.

They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Founded by educators with a deeply held desire to bridge the growing resource gap between schools and the populations they serve, PSE's network of credentialed professionals is available to districts locally as well virtually, to provide comprehensive and tailored services to students and their families.

In addition to pioneering virtual special education services, PSE has also developed several progressive student programs including enrichment workshops, multi-day mainstreaming events, and unique support groups like the wildly successful Girl Talk.

PSE also works with schools to develop customized programming for students and staff.

Since 2012, PSE has supported California communities by striving to help districts and students meet their goals of: Improving student matriculation, test results, and graduation rates Increasing inclusion and social confidence Ensuring compliance to avoid costly fines or legal action Preserving vital district resources by leveraging PSE's wide range of staff, systems, and services

Key Responsibilities

The role involves developing and implementing communication intervention strategies and participating in IEP and SST teams to support students. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining professional records, and collaborating with parents and teachers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California license or credential authorizing service as a speech-language pathologist or speech specialist. Experience with online platforms for service delivery and assessment is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentVirtual Service DeliveryClinical DocumentationOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech & Language Pathologist at Partners in Special Education 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 6,729 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Partners in Special Education holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.