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Sheppard Pratt
Gaithersburg, Maryland

Speech Language Pathologist, Sh

Speech-Language PathologistFull-time

Listed compensation

$74K - $118K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg

is a dynamic nonpublic special education day school committed to providing comprehensive year-round educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students aged 12 to 21.

Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. We may be small, but our dedication is anything but.

From our big-hearted staff to our ambitious goals for our students, we approach everything with enthusiasm and intention.

What to expect.

You will provide comprehensive speech and language services to students identified as needing support.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Identifying, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, voice, fluency, hearing, and language disorders in our student population
  • Providing individual and group therapy tailored to the developmental needs of students and complete quality documentation
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
  • Developing and presenting speech-language programs for staff development and training.
  • Staying current with advances in speech pathology and special education techniques, especially in school-based settings.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
  • 403b retirement match
  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $74,127.04 minimum to $118,346.18 maximum.

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

  • A master’s degree in speech pathology from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have licensure by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
  • Six months of related experience, which can include in an internship or practicum.
  • Will accept a Clinical Fellow

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing comprehensive speech and language services, including identifying, assessing, diagnosing, and treating various disorders in the student population. Responsibilities also include delivering individual and group therapy, maintaining quality documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a master’s degree in speech pathology from an accredited institution and hold current licensure from the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Speech-Language Pathology. A minimum of six months of related experience, including internships or practicums, is required, and Clinical Fellows will also be considered.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

AssessmentDiagnosisSpeech DisordersVoice DisordersFluency DisordersHearing DisordersIndividual TherapyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, Sheppard Pratt School - Gaithersburg, MD at Sheppard Pratt a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,780 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
20%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,780 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Gaithersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$490k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,167/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
Generous mileage reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional development support