Speech-Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$53-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified and passionate Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our school-based team. The SLP will assess, diagnose, and treat students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The ideal candidate is collaborative, student-centered, and committed to supporting each child’s ability to communicate effectively in the academic setting.
Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply! We offer excellent mentorship and supervision to support your professional growth and successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and write formal diagnostic reports.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible students.
- Provide direct therapy services in individual and group settings.
- Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student communication needs in the classroom.
- Participate in IEP meetings and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Document and track student progress toward IEP goals.
- Support literacy, social skills, and language development initiatives.
- Supervise and support other clinicians, if applicable.
- Provide training and resources to school staff regarding communication disorders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Valid Maryland Speech-Language Pathology License.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- PTO and sick leave.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Retirement plan options.
- Signing bonus
- Supervisory opportunities
Ample Room for Growth
Structured mentorship and supervision for Clinical Fellows.
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Charm City Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 9 active listings.
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Living in Baltimore
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $203k
- Typical market rent
- $1,802/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.5
- 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 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.