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Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Elizabeth, New Jersey

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Jump Ahead Pediatrics as a Speech Language Pathologist – School-Based, Full-Time in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $65/hr.
  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Jump Ahead Pediatrics as a Speech Language Pathologist – School-Based, Full-Time.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students while developing and implementing individualized education plans. Collaborate with teachers and families to provide therapy sessions and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a New Jersey State License and New Jersey School Certification. The position welcomes Clinical Fellows and recent graduates, offering direct supervision and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage developmentSwallowing disorder assessmentIEP developmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric speech pathologyStudent progress tracking

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 7 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Jump Ahead Pediatrics

Staffing and Recruiting
Jersey City, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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