Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education School
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Wayfinder Family Services as a Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education School in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA 90043Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $93,600.00 - $97,760.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct intervention in the child's natural environment; home, at a center-based site or school.
- Coordinate scheduling to meet the needs of the family, ensuring weekly visits are met as authorized by the Regional Center or school district.
- Review history of medical related diagnosis that supports the provision of direct services.
Requirements
- Language Pathology is required. California state licensure and certification as required (e. g., Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech
- Language Pathology (CCC
- SLP) from ASHA) is required. Minimum one year experience as a speech therapist, working with infants/children is required. Experience working in multi
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Wayfinder Family Services in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education School at Wayfinder Family Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Wayfinder Family Services is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Wayfinder Family Services lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $94k to $98k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($94k–$98k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Intervention, Case Management, Life Skills Development, Emotional Support, Scheduling Coordination, Motor Delay Intervention, Feeding Delay Intervention, Sensory Challenge Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct intervention in natural environments, coordinating schedules to meet family needs and participating in the development and implementation of IFSPs and IEPs. Responsibilities include delivering individualized, evidence-based therapy plans for commun...
Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Referral Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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