Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Jump Ahead Pediatrics is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow (CF) to join our team near Elizabeth, NJ, for a full-time school-based position!
Help us make a meaningful and lasting impact on every child’s educational journey.
We proudly welcome Clinical Fellows and recent graduates and offer direct supervision and hands-on training to support successful completion of the CF experience.
Opportunities are also available across New Jersey and nationwide, with strong potential for growth within the company!
Position Details
- Setting: School-Based Pediatric Services
- Placement: Exclusive school assignment (no travel required)
- Pay: $60–$65 per hour
- Includes compensation for the full school day—prep time, documentation, and lunch included.
- CFs receive direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders in students
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Provide therapy sessions to support communication and language development
- Track student progress and adjust goals and treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with school and state regulations
Requirements
- New Jersey State License
- New Jersey School Certification (if CF then just the school certification)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and pay rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours for all assignments
- Clinical Mentoring Program
- Unlimited CEUs
- Paid Time Off
- No-fee direct deposit
- Statewide and nationwide career opportunities
- Referral bonus program
About Us
At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our mission is twofold: to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members. We bring passionate professionals together to create a positive, meaningful, and fulfilling experience for everyone.
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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 (132 salary observations; 291 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,925 salary observations; 19,192 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, 35% have no call, 73% 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 New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Elizabeth
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $538k
- Typical market rent
- $2,243/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 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.