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Little Scholars Services
Huntington Beach, California

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$95/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Signing bonus
  • Tuition assistance

About the Role

Little Scholars Services is looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (CF Welcome to Apply) to join our growing team in Mission Viejo, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children by helping them find their voice and reach their full communication potential. If you're driven by purpose and love working with young learners, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess children's speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
  • Develop, Review, and implement individualized treatment plans (IFSPs) tailored to each child's needs
  • Provide direct speech-language therapy services in a pediatric setting (in home or in clinic)
  • Collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress
  • Monitor, document, and report on patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
  • Conduct screenings and diagnostic evaluations using standardized assessment tools
  • Provide parent and caregiver training and education on communication strategies

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Valid California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred
  • Experience working with pediatric populations in a school, clinic, or therapy setting
  • Knowledge of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and child-centered approach to therapy

About Us

Little Scholars Services is a dedicated pediatric therapy provider serving families in the Orange County area with a commitment to early intervention and child development. Our clients trust us to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in their children's lives. Our team thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment where every clinician is valued and empowered to do their best work.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningIFSP developmentParent educationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPatient monitoringMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Little Scholars Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
45%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
9% this job
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Huntington Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.28M
Typical market rent
$3,081/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.