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Kennedy-Donovan Center
Plymouth, 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, Plymouth - Plymouth, 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 Key Responsibilities: Assessment & Evaluation – Conduct developmental assessments and eligibility evaluations to identify strengths and needs across adaptive, cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and communication domains.

Intervention Planning – Collaborate with families to develop individualized IFSPs with meaningful, measurable goals and strategies. Direct Services – Provide home, community, and group-based services through a parent/caregiver coaching model aligned with IFSP goals.

Family Support & Advocacy – Educate and empower families to understand child development, access resources, and advocate effectively for their child’s needs. Collaboration & Coordination – Partner with other professionals to deliver integrated, comprehensive services.

Documentation & Progress Monitoring – Maintain timely, accurate records; track progress; and review IFSPs to adjust services as needed. Compliance & Productivity – Ensure accurate billing and documentation in accordance with EI Operational Standards and agency policies while meeting productivity expectations.

Professional Growth & Teamwork – Engage in supervision, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development to stay current with best practices. Other Duties – Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.

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 provide home or community-based speech therapy services to infants and toddlers. Collaborate with families to develop individualized service plans and maintain accurate documentation of progress.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyDevelopmental assessmentPediatric careIndividualized family service plan (IFSP)Parent coachingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCPR certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech & Language Pathologist at Kennedy-Donovan Center a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,765 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, 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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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 6.8
Better work-life than 80% 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 Plymouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k
Typical market rent
$2,794/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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About Kennedy-Donovan Center

Non-profit Organization Management
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