Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$70-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join our team near Brick Township, NJ for a full time/TEMP school-based role! Let’s make a meaningful impact on every child’s journey!
Job opportunities are also available State-wide and Nation-wide! Growth within the company is available and encouraged!
- Setting: School-Based Services (Pediatric)
- Exclusive school placement (no travel required)
- Length of position: 3 months
- Pay: $70-$80 / hr
- Compensation for the full school day, including prep time, note time, and lunch.
Responsibilities
- Assessing and diagnosing speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students.
- Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Providing therapy sessions to improve speech and language skills.
- Monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed.
- Collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with regulations.
Requirements
- Speech Language Pathology License for SLP
- NJ School Certification
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and pay rates
- Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k
- Guaranteed hours for assignments
- Clinical Mentoring Program
- No-fee direct deposit program
- Unlimited CEU’s
- Paid Time Off
- Statewide / nationwide career opportunities
- Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus
About Us
At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our dual mission is to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members by bringing them together to create a positive and fulfilling experience for all!:)
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (134 salary observations; 295 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,973 salary observations; 19,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $146k–$166k | Speech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $99k–$108k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $102k median in New Jersey | $98k nationally (+5%)134 state / 4,973 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$143k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Jersey | 98 active | 6,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution24 jobs · 16 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Up to $140,000Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara
Up to $140,000Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Toms River
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $517k
- Typical market rent
- $2,934/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.