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Aspire Public Schools
Oakland, California

Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives.

Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity

Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

The Speech-Language Pathologist carries out the Special Education program for Aspire Public Schools.

What You Will Do

Provide direct, individual or small group instruction to identified pupils on a regularly scheduled basis as required in the IEP

  • Collaborate with other personnel working with Special Education students
  • Participate in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans for students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
  • Implement and monitor IEP of students who qualify for Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
  • Screen, assess, and provide specialized speech and language services to students who qualify for services as established by State standards

Consult with School and Home Office Staff

Develop instructional materials and strategies for Special Education students in the mainstream classroom

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

What You Will Bring

  • Strong communication and community-building skills
  • Outstanding training and presentation abilities
  • Experience in performance assessment
  • Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed

Required Education, Credentials and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s Degree preferred
  • Valid Speech-Language Pathology School Services credential, Clinical credential or Rehabilitative Services credential with an authorization in Language, Speech and Hearing
  • 2+ years as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred

*Professionals in their Clinical Fellowship Year are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being!

In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

Aspire Public Schools Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Scale

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides direct instruction and specialized services to students according to their Individual Educational Plans. They also collaborate with school staff to develop instructional materials and monitor student progress within the special education program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Speech-Language Pathology School Services or Clinical credential. At least two years of experience is preferred, though professionals in their Clinical Fellowship Year are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentInstructional designCollaborationStrategic planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist at Aspire Public Schools 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 6,837 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 42% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $103k (middle half $92k–$115k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California583 active6,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 42% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment628 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
6
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$72-$80/hr
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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Aspire Public Schools

Primary and Secondary Education
Oakland, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
Life insurance/long-term disability
CA state retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
Adoption assistance program

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$855k
Typical market rent
$2,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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