Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)| $50–$60/hr

Full-Time School-Based Opportunity | Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Boothby Therapy Services is actively hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Portland, Maine for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time role (37 hours per week) covering districtwide evaluations.

Compensation & Incentives

$50–$60 Per Hour

Guaranteed Pay

At Boothby, you're paid for your scheduled time, even when students are absent or sessions are canceled.

Your compensation shouldn't depend on factors outside your control.

Sign-On Bonus Eligibility

  • Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, depending on assignment, location, and experience.
  • Apply to learn more about current bonus opportunities available throughout Maine.
  • Why Speech-Language Pathologists Choose Boothby

More Support Than Traditional School Roles

We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported.

At Boothby, You'll Receive

  • Dedicated Service Delivery Manager support throughout the school year
  • Ongoing mentorship and clinical guidance
  • Structured support for Clinical Fellows (CF-SLP/CFY)
  • Collaboration with OTs, PTs, Special Educators, School Psychologists, and district teams
  • Access to therapy resources, tools, and best practices
  • Responsive administrative support and advocacy
  • A culture focused on clinician well-being and long-term success

Many of our clinicians join Boothby after experiencing burnout or lack of support elsewhere and stay because they finally have a team behind them.

Why Join Boothby Therapy Services?

Competitive & Transparent Compensation

Strong hourly rates, guaranteed pay, and potential sign-on bonuses create financial stability and rewarding career opportunities.

Clinical Fellowship Opportunities

We proudly welcome Clinical Fellows and provide mentorship, supervision, and support throughout the fellowship experience.

Professional Growth

We invest in our clinicians through continuing education, leadership opportunities, and career development.

Diverse Clinical Opportunities

Work with students across a variety of grade levels, communication needs, and educational settings.

Mission-Driven Organization

Every decision we make is centered on supporting students while empowering the professionals who serve them.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Free Company-Sponsored CEUs
  • Continuing Education Funds
  • License and Certification Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Dedicated Clinical and Administrative Support
  • Relocation Assistance (where applicable)
  • Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibilities

Responsibilities Vary by Placement But May Include

  • Provide speech-language therapy services to preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school students
  • Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments
  • Develop and implement IEP goals and therapy plans
  • Deliver direct therapy services through individual and small-group sessions

Support Students With

  • Articulation and phonological disorders
  • Receptive and expressive language disorders
  • Social/pragmatic communication
  • Fluency disorders
  • Voice disorders
  • AAC and assistive communication needs
  • Adapt therapy approaches to meet the needs of diverse age groups and developmental levels
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers
  • Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
  • Monitor progress and maintain compliant documentation
  • Support students in achieving greater communication, independence, and educational success

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • CCC-SLP or eligibility as a Clinical Fellow (CF-SLP/CFY)
  • Active Maine SLP License or eligibility
  • School-based, pediatric, or special education experience preferred but not required
  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

We welcome both experienced clinicians and Clinical Fellows looking for a supportive environment to begin or grow their careers.

About Boothby Therapy Services

Boothby Therapy Services is a mission-driven organization built on excellence, honesty, kindness, and collaboration. We partner with schools throughout New England to support student success while investing deeply in the clinicians who make that success possible.

Apply Today. Guaranteed Pay. Sign-On Bonus Eligibility.

We are actively hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist in Portland, Maine for the 2026–2027 school year.

Join Boothby Therapy Services and discover a school-based career where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated.

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Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct evaluations and provide direct therapy services to students across various grade levels. They are responsible for developing IEP goals, maintaining compliant documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary school teams.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentArticulation disordersReceptive language disordersClinical mentorship

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Maine62 active6,972 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 60% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 24 employers
9
<$100k
2
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
12
$140k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
22% this job
Relocation assistance
22% this job
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80-$90/hr
#2

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$65-$80/hr
#3

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$70-$80/hr
#4

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$61.5-$75.75/hr
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,860 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Boothby Therapy Services

Individual and Family Services
Laconia, NH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free Company-Sponsored CEUs
Continuing Education Funds
License and Certification Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Relocation Assistance (where applicable)

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$563k
Typical market rent
$2,399/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.