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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57K - $95K

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Job Description

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: 410-588-5238

Email: talentmanagement@hcps.org

www.hcps.org

Vacancy Announcement

AN EQUAL

Opportunity Employer

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Location To Be Determined

To assist in the provision of speech and/or language services to students as required by individual education plans under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Essential Duties And

Responsibilities May

Include

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Implements speech-language treatment goals and related activities under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Records documentation of services and student performance.

Selects and prepares materials to implement treatment goals.

Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Salary

This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY 2024-2025 HCEA Salary Schedule for Speech Language Pathologist Assistants, Occupational Therapist Assistants, & Physical Therapists Assistants. Starting Salary: $ 57,225– Maximum Earnings Potential $ 95,174.

Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage https://www.hcps.org/departments/humanresources/vacancies.aspx [https://www.hcps.org/departments/humanresources/vacancies.aspx]

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits

Section of the Human Resources Webpage

https://www.hcps.org/departments/HumanResources/Default.aspx [https://www.hcps.org/departments/HumanResources/Default.aspx]

For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA Negotiated Agreement: https://www.hcps.org/boe/collectivebargaining.aspx [https://www.hcps.org/boe/collectivebargaining.aspx]

FLSA: Exempt

Training and Experience Required

Hold or be eligible for a Maryland license as a speech-language pathology assistant from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills. Use 14 Point font bullets & 10 Pt. Arial font

How to Apply

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org [http://www.hcps.org/].  If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

Deadline

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Eric Davis, at 102 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014, 410-588-5202, or TitleIX@hcps.org [TitleIX@hcps.org].

Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations, Ms. Renee McGlothlin, at 410-809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org [Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org].

Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policy can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps.org) [https://www.hcps.org/webfiles/WebFilesHandler.ashx?id=4152] and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination statement can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps.org) [https://www.hcps.org/nondiscrimination.aspx] and found on HCPS’ homepage.

Affirming Equal Employment in Principle and Practice

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will assist in providing speech and language services to students under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment goals, documenting services, and preparing materials for therapy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Maryland license as a speech-language pathology assistant. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Material PreparationEquipment Maintenance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - 2026 - 2027 School Year at HCPS a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Speech-Language Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Maryland, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$105k (37 salary observations; 67 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.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Bel Air

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,085/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Education Management
Bel Air, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Pension
Paid time off