School Based Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$85k-$135k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Pay: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
- Location: Vallejo, CA
- School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
At Ascend Rehab Services, our mission is simple—grow, learn, and develop alongside the children and families we serve. We believe every day holds the possibility of a miracle, and our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence.
We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support K–12 students in a school setting in the Vallejo area. Join a collaborative, clinician-led team dedicated to helping students build communication skills and succeed in the classroom.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct speech and language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide direct therapy services (individual and group) for students with a range of communication needs
- Develop and implement IEP goals related to speech, language, social communication, and pragmatics
- Collaborate with teachers, OTs, psychologists, and school staff to support student success
- Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with families
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and compliance with school guidelines
- Support use of AAC and assistive technology as needed
Why Ascend
- Competitive pay + sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
- PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
- CEU support (in-house + reimbursement)
- Licensure and credential reimbursement
- Strong mentorship and clinical support
- Company-issued laptop or iPad, plus access to therapy materials and resources
- Wellness incentives and employee recognition programs
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- AAC Mentorship Opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active CA SLP License (or eligibility)
- CFs welcome to apply
- Experience or interest in working with pediatric/school-based populations
- If you are interested, please contact Neha at (408) 409-5697 or email jobs@ascendrehabinc.com
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to K-12 students. They will also collaborate with school staff and families to implement IEP goals and maintain accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active California SLP license or be eligible for one. Experience or interest in working with pediatric or school-based populations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$135k | Speech-Language Pathology median $105k (middle half $88k–$118k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 596 active | 6,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 65% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment642 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,521 in the last 30 days | 1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)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
27 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
27 jobs · 20 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
20 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$49.36-$78.25/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Vallejo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $503k≈ 5.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,200/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.5
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.