Speech-Language Pathologist - FMLA

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$70/hr

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Location: Waltham, MA
  • Grade Level: 6th–8th Grade
  • Start Date: Around October 28, 2026
  • Duration: Around October 28, 2026 – February 12, 2027
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
  • Salary Range: $50–$70 per hour

About the Opportunity

AnthroMed Education is partnering with a supportive educational organization to welcome a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for an FMLA coverage position serving middle school students in grades 6–8. This onsite opportunity is expected to run from approximately October 28, 2026 through February 12, 2027.

The SLP will support students across two middle school locations, working with a mixed caseload that includes students with language, articulation, AAC, and social-pragmatic needs.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide speech and language therapy services to students in grades 6–8
  • Provide services across two middle school locations
  • Support students with language, articulation, AAC, and social-pragmatic needs
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans
  • Conduct evaluations and contribute to IEP development
  • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and other related service providers
  • Participate in IEP meetings and interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Provide strategies and recommendations to support students within the classroom
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Caseload Details
  • 6th–8th grade student population

Mixed Caseload Across Two Middle School Locations

  • Approximately 3.5 days per week at one middle school with a caseload of around 40 students
  • Approximately 1.5 days per week at a second middle school with a caseload of around 10 students
  • Students with needs in language, articulation, AAC, and social pragmatics
  • Full-time FMLA coverage position
  • Onsite
  • Schedule: 8:00 AM–2:30 PM

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Active Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathology License through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in SLP and Audiology
  • Appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) certification
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively with middle school students across a range of communication needs

Why Join AnthroMed Education

  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare (Medical PPO with $0 payroll deduction)
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% starting Day 1
  • Paid parental leave and short-term disability (100% employer-sponsored)
  • Yearly material stipend and full licensure reimbursement
  • Access to therapy materials, CEU resources, and guest speaker series
  • Bi-weekly team meetings and peer support
  • 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
  • Weekly salary paid over 52 weeks, including holidays, breaks, and paid time off
  • A collaborative, supportive, and responsive culture dedicated to your success

Ready to Apply

We’d love to connect with you! Apply directly through Indeed or reach out to learn more about how AnthroMed Education supports school-based SLPs in making a difference for students and families.

AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide speech and language therapy services to middle school students across two locations, including developing individualized therapy plans and conducting evaluations. They will also collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support student communication needs and participate in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Articulation therapySocial-pragmatic therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsTherapy planningStudent assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist - FMLA at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,691 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
26%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,691 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Waltham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$846k
Typical market rent
$2,939/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare (Medical PPO with $0 payroll deduction)
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% starting Day 1
Paid parental leave and short-term disability (100% employer-sponsored)
Yearly material stipend and full licensure reimbursement
Access to therapy materials, CEU resources, and guest speaker series
Bi-weekly team meetings and peer support
1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
Weekly salary paid over 52 weeks, including holidays, breaks, and paid time off