School Based Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$85k-$135k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 ensure compliance with school guidelines.
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, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k 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 Vallejo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $505k≈ 5.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,213/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.