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Ascend Rehab Services
San Ysidro, California

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist - School Based

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$130k

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Job Description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Location: San Ysidro, CA

Bilingual 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 Speech-Language Pathologists to support K–12 students in a school settings within San Diego. 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)
  • Bilingual Preferred
  • CFs welcome to apply
  • 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

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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 or be eligible for an active California SLP license. Bilingual proficiency is preferred, and the role is open to Clinical Fellows.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyIEP developmentSpeech evaluationTreatment planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$112k (147 salary observations; 369 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,190 salary observations; 4,686 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, 75% have no call, 78% 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,328 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascend Rehab Services

Medical Practices
Union City, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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