Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – School Setting
Compensation
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join a supportive school district in Lacey, Washington. This role focuses on helping students overcome speech, language, communication, and swallowing challenges that may impact academic and social success.
You will work collaboratively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide individualized therapy services that promote student growth and participation within the school environment.
If you are passionate about helping children thrive, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in students
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on student needs and educational goals
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student progress planning
- Monitor student progress and modify treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions and student progress
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in students. They will also collaborate with educators and families to develop and implement individualized therapy plans within the school setting.
Requirements
The role requires a skilled professional capable of managing student therapy needs and participating in IEP meetings. Candidates should be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team to support academic and social success.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – School Setting at TheraEd Staffing Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 117 active listings.
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $116k (middle half $109k–$133k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Washington | 147 active | 6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,626 in the last 30 days | 1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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$65-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About TheraEd Staffing Group
Living in Lacey
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $479k
- Typical market rent
- $2,075/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.