Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Jump Ahead Pediatrics is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow (CF) to join our team near Elizabeth, NJ, for a full-time school-based position!
Help us make a meaningful and lasting impact on every child’s educational journey.
We proudly welcome Clinical Fellows and recent graduates and offer direct supervision and hands-on training to support successful completion of the CF experience.
Opportunities are also available across New Jersey and nationwide, with strong potential for growth within the company!
Position Details
- Setting: School-Based Pediatric Services
- Placement: Exclusive school assignment (no travel required)
- Pay: $60–$65 per hour
- Hours: 8:15am-3:00pm
- Includes compensation for the full school day—prep time, documentation, and lunch included.
- CFs receive direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Provide therapy sessions to support communication and language development
- Track student progress and adjust goals and treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with school and state regulations
Requirements
- New Jersey State License
- New Jersey School Certification (if CF then just the school certification)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and pay rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours for all assignments
- Clinical Mentoring Program
- Unlimited CEUs
- Paid Time Off
- No-fee direct deposit
- Statewide and nationwide career opportunities
- Referral bonus program
About Us
At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our mission is twofold: to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members. We bring passionate professionals together to create a positive, meaningful, and fulfilling experience for everyone.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Jump Ahead Pediatrics a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,740 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,740 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Jersey | 98 active | 6,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 63% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment110 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,495 in the last 30 days | 1,244 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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$65-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,740 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Benefits & Perks
Living in Elizabeth
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $540k
- Typical market rent
- $2,230/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.