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Frederick, Maryland

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language therapy services to students at a school in Frederick County, Maryland.

The ideal candidate will work closely with school administration to provide therapy services in accordance with established guidelines, school procedures, and standards of practice.

Job Quick Facts

  • Job ID: EDU-1327-02
  • Profession: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Location: Frederick County, Maryland
  • Facility Type: School
  • Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
  • Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Assignment Duration: Full School Year
  • Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
  • Caseload: Approximately 35–45 students
  • Service Delivery: In-Person
  • Rate: $65/hr

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
  • Current Maryland State License in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
  • Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and use of various assessment materials.
  • Understanding of professional ethics and behaviors.
  • Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable. accommodations, and meeting all timelines and requirements of speech-language pathologist.

Preferred

  • Experience working with students, ages 3-21, with speech and language impairments.
  • Minimum three-year work history as a speech-language pathologist.

Responsibilities

  • Travel between multiple assigned schools or locations to provide services throughout the school week.
  • Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify students' communication needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized speech-language therapy plans aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Provide direct and consultative speech-language therapy services to students.
  • Provide individual and group therapy to address speech, language, articulation, fluency, and communication disorders.
  • Prepare evaluation reports, treatment documentation, and student progress reports.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and other service providers.
  • Manage assigned student caseloads and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust therapeutic interventions as needed.
  • Provide services in person in accordance with district policies and professional standards.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech TherapyConsultative Services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Adelphi Staffing a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,902 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,902 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $103k–$123k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Maryland139 active6,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 55% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,902 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
9
<$105k
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$105k-130k
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$130k-155k
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2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
32%
Loan repayment
27%
Sign-on bonus
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,155/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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