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Aspire Educational Services
Folcroft, Pennsylvania

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time or Part-Time

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Job Description

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is excited to announce a great opportunity for contracting Speech Language Pathologist for full time and part time roles partnering with our school partners for extended school year in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Aspire Educational Services is proud of the relationships we’ve built within the local educational community. Through comprehensive psycho-social and psycho-educational testing, Dr. Friedman and her team have helped several hundreds of students, families, and teachers over the years.

We are dedicated to a high level of service, attention-to-detail, and technical expertise. On a personal note, Dr. Friedman knows first-hand about having a child diagnosed with severe ASD, so we take our work quality and reputation seriously.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, assess, develop, and execute individualized treatment plans for people experiencing communication problems involving speech and language or swallowing disorders that affect the ability to eat and drink properly.

  • Develop and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
  • Monitor students as they carry out the tasks given to them.
  • Identify need for and make referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the student.
  • Observe & assess clients' progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Collaborate with IEP teams.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited college or university.
  • Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) License or Certificate.
  • PDE Certification.
  • Proof of professional liability insurance.
  • Experience in a PreK-12 school setting.
  • Valid Driver’s License, proof of registration, and insurance.
  • Must have current (or be able to clear) required state and federal background checks and relevant clearances.

Benefits of Working for Aspire Educational Services

  • Super competitive rates!
  • Flexible schedules with full or part-time hours.
  • Excellent work-life balance.
  • Dedicated, open, friendly, and compassionate environment.

Contracting Opportunities

In addition to full-time and part-time positions, AES offers flexible contracting roles for those seeking to work on a contractual basis. These roles provide the opportunity to work with a variety of schools and students, offering diverse experiences and flexible scheduling options.

Why AES?

We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools.

AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers.

AES has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.

At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.

Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Therapy and possess a valid SLP license and PDE certification. Experience in a PreK-12 school setting and the ability to clear state and federal background checks are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individualized treatment planningCommunication disorder assessmentSwallowing disorder treatmentIEP collaborationReport writingStudent monitoringReferral managementTherapy program development

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Aspire Educational Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 54% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $98k (middle half $81k–$122k)145 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Pennsylvania225 active6,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 54% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Aspire Educational Servicessilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Aspire Educational Services

Education Administration Programs
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Super competitive rates
Flexible schedules with full or part-time hours
Excellent work-life balance
Dedicated, open, friendly, and compassionate environment

Living in Folcroft

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Median resident rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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