School Based Speech Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow
Listed compensation
$85k-$135k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Pay: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
School-Based Speech Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow
At Ascend Rehab Services, our mission is simple—grow, learn, and develop alongside the children and families we serve. We believe every day holds the possibility of a miracle, and our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence.
We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support K–12 students in a school setting in the Greater Sacramento area. Join a collaborative, clinician-led team dedicated to helping students build communication skills and succeed in the classroom.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct speech and language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide direct therapy services (individual and group) for students with a range of communication needs
- Develop and implement IEP goals related to speech, language, social communication, and pragmatics
- Collaborate with teachers, OTs, psychologists, and school staff to support student success
- Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with families
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and compliance with school guidelines
- Support use of AAC and assistive technology as needed
Why Ascend
- Competitive pay + sign-on bonus and an additional school year + ESY completion bonus of $2,000!
- Relocation assistance package of $3,000!
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
- PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
- CEU support (in-house + reimbursement)
- Licensure and credential reimbursement
- Strong mentorship and clinical support (especially for CFs)
- Company-issued laptop or iPad, plus access to therapy materials and resources
- Wellness incentives and employee recognition programs
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- AAC Mentorship opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active CA SLP License (or eligibility)
- CFs welcome to apply
- Experience or interest in working with pediatric/school-based populations
- If you are interested, please contact Neha at (408) 409-5697 or email me at jobs@ascendrehabinc.com
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to K-12 students. They will also collaborate with school staff and families to implement IEP goals and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active California SLP license or be eligible for one. Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply, and experience with pediatric or school-based populations is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,823 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 602 active | 6,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 53% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
27 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 17 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Up to $140,000Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Sacramento
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $455k≈ 5.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,056/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 106.7
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.