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Washington, District of Columbia

School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$70-$85/session

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Location: 20019, 20020, or 20032 (Serving WDC Schools)
  • Employment Type: Part to Full-Time Contractor
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday | School-Based Hours
  • Pre-K - Kindergarten 20020 = 4 days a week
  • 2nd - 8th grade 20019 = 26 hours a week (roughly)
  • Pre-K- 1st grade 20032 = 25 hours a week

Make a Difference in Students’ Lives While Enjoying Flexibility

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality therapy services within Washington DC schools. This is a great opportunity for an SLP who wants the consistency of a school schedule while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a contractor role.

As part of our school-based therapy team, you will collaborate with educators, families, and school staff to support students in developing the skills needed to participate, learn, and thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Compensation

$70-$85 per session (Contractor Rate) & $350/Evaluations

  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Position Highlights

  • School-based schedule
  • Consistent weekday hours
  • Opportunity to support students across a variety of needs and age groups
  • Collaborative partnership with teachers, families, and school teams
  • Independence and flexibility that comes with a contractor role

Speech Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide speech therapy evaluations, assessments, and treatment services for students
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on student needs
  • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to promote student success
  • Complete required documentation and maintain compliance with school and professional standards
  • Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting student outcomes

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • Active Washington DC Speech Therapy license
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • School-based experience preferred but not required

Why Join Our Team?

We know therapists do their best work when they feel supported. Our clinicians value collaboration, strong relationships, and being part of a team that is committed to helping children reach their goals.

If you are looking for a rewarding school-based SLP opportunity with competitive per session pay, full-time hours, and the flexibility of a contractor role, we would love to connect with you.

Apply today and help students build the skills they need to succeed!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide speech therapy evaluations, assessments, and treatment services to students in a school setting. They will also collaborate with educators, families, and school staff to develop individualized therapy plans and ensure compliance with documentation standards.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningMultidisciplinary teamworkStudent support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) at Cole Health 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 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 23% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Cole Health

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Benefits & Perks

School-based schedule
Consistent weekday hours
Flexibility and autonomy of a contractor role