Speech Language Pathologist - School Based
Listed compensation
$90k-$135k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
- Location: East Bay, 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 East Bay 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)
- Experience or interest in working with pediatric/school-based populations
- If you are interested, please contact Scarlett at (510) 362-0834 or email me at talent@ascendrehabinc.com
#INDRE
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 clinical 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 a strong 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
In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$111k (142 salary observations; 334 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,208 salary observations; 4,685 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 93% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Richmond
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $629k
- Typical market rent
- $2,575/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.