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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elementary Speech Pathologist Wanted!

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist | Michigan | Full-Time

Build Communication Skills. Encourage Growth. Support Young Learners.

Are you an SLP passionate about helping children develop the communication skills they need to succeed? Clarifi Staffing Solutions is partnering with a Michigan school district to recruit a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist for a full-time elementary school position.

The selected clinician will work with elementary students to address a variety of speech, language, and communication needs through individualized services and targeted interventions. You’ll assess student needs, provide developmentally appropriate therapy, and incorporate practical communication strategies that support classroom participation and social interaction.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide direct speech and language services to elementary students while developing individualized therapy plans that align with IEP objectives. Responsibilities include evaluating student performance, tracking progress, and adapting intervention approaches as needed.

The SLP will also participate in student support meetings, share clinical recommendations, collaborate with teachers, families, and related service professionals, and maintain thorough documentation in accordance with district and Michigan requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders and have an active Michigan SLP license or eligibility for licensure. The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is preferred. Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this school-based position.

Benefits

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services to elementary students to address communication needs and develop individualized therapy plans aligned with IEP objectives. Responsibilities also include evaluating student performance, tracking progress, and collaborating with teachers, families, and other professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student AssessmentIntervention StrategiesCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

10
<$100k
8
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
#2

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

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$65-$75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
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.