Speech & Language Pathologist
Pay as listed: $80K - $89K · West Springfield, Massachusetts · pays below the median of 13 Speech Language Pathologist listings (12th percentile).
Listed compensation
$80K - $89K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Are you eager to dive into the dynamic world of developmental disabilities and make a real impact? Get ready to take center stage as a full-time Speech Language Pathologist at our May Center for ABA Services, Western Massachusetts!
Get Ready to Transform: Your Role in Action
Provide direct services to children for whom therapy supports are identified in their Individual Family Service Plan
- Complete a specific assessment to document child’s status
- Collaborate with parent to develop specific functional outcomes using family friendly terminology
- Maintain on going contact with child’s service coordinator to ensure consistency in service delivery
- Train and provide consultation to staff as needed
- Attend IFSP and school meetings
- Document session notes after each visit
- Supervise students in their clinical fellowship year
- Your Skills and Talents: A Winning Combination!
- Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
- 2 years experience supporting infants and toddlers preferred
- Knowledge of child development
- Must have reliable transportation
- Unlock the aMAYzingness: Why This role!
Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.
Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.
Compensation
We recognize and reward your expertise: $80,000-$89,000
Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!
Are you eager to dive into the dynamic world of developmental disabilities and make a real impact? Get ready to take center stage as a full-time Speech Language Pathologist at our May Center for ABA Services, Western Massachusetts!
Get Ready to Transform: Your Role in Action
Provide direct services to children for whom therapy supports are identified in their Individual Family Service Plan
- Complete a specific assessment to document child’s status
- Collaborate with parent to develop specific functional outcomes using family friendly terminology
- Maintain on going contact with child’s service coordinator to ensure consistency in service delivery
- Train and provide consultation to staff as needed
- Attend IFSP and school meetings
- Document session notes after each visit
- Supervise students in their clinical fellowship year
- Your Skills and Talents: A Winning Combination!
- Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
- 2 years experience supporting infants and toddlers preferred
- Knowledge of child development
- Must have reliable transportation
- Unlock the aMAYzingness: Why This role!
Generous Paid Time Off: Dive into relaxation with ample vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and 19 PTO days to start. Plus, celebrate your birthday with a floating holiday just for you!
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Stay covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Investing in Your Growth: Level up your skills with paid training and certification opportunities.
Support When You Need It: Access confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial Flexibility: Enjoy benefits such as a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), LTD and STD insurance coverage options, and voluntary benefit choices.
Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.
Compensation
We recognize and reward your expertise: $80,000-$89,000
Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!
Key Responsibilities
The Speech & Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services to children and collaborate with families to develop functional outcomes. They are also responsible for documenting session notes, attending school meetings, and supervising clinical fellowship students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts licensure in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Two years of experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred, along with a strong knowledge of child development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech & Language Pathologist at Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 655 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Living in West Springfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $365k≈ 4.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,680/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.