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Kennedy-Donovan Center
New Bedford, Massachusetts

Speech & Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Entry, Job Location: Early Intervention, New Bedford - New Bedford, MA, Position Type: Part Time/ Full Time, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $37.00 - $40.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Early Intervention, Speech-Language Pathologist $37 - $40 / hour | Flexible Schedule | Work-Life Balance | Pediatrics Make a Difference with KDC At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential.

As an Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices.

Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts.

Schedule

Full-Time (30+ Hours) and Part-Time Available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Responsibilities: Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development Why Join KDC? | Competitive

Benefits

Package Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care) Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services Musculoskeletal Support Program Financial & Professional Growth Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel 403(b) Retirement Plan Student Loan Repayment Assistance Tuition Remission Opportunities Professional Development and Career Growth Additional Perks Vacation (156 hours), Personal (16 hours), and Sick Time (80 hours)* Up to 11 Paid Holidays Pet Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support *PTO is calculated using an accrual rate based on hours worked.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

  • Must meet the required degree, licensure, and certification standards as defined in the Early Intervention Operational Standards.
  • Flexibility in scheduling is required, including occasional evenings.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required documentation software.
  • CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe).
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively. Working Environment This position is community-based and requires travel to homes and community settings. Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of environments and utilizing technology for documentation and communication. Ready to Make an Impact? Join a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations while partnering with families to implement IFSP goals. Provide home and community-based Early Intervention services while coaching caregivers to support child development.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree and relevant licensure/certification standards for Early Intervention. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyIFSP DevelopmentCaregiver CoachingMultidisciplinary CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% 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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,765 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in New Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,841/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
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 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Kennedy-Donovan Center

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Foxboro, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care)
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services
Musculoskeletal Support Program
Mileage Reimbursement