Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $80K

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Elementary Schools | 2026–2027 School Year
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually (based on experience)

Join a Team Built for School-Based SLPs

AnthroMed Education is a growing community of Speech-Language Pathologists who are passionate about helping students communicate, learn, and thrive. We partner exclusively with schools to create supportive work environments where clinicians feel valued, connected, and empowered throughout the school year.

We're currently hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for an elementary school opportunity in Wilmington, Delaware for the 2026–2027 school year.

About the Opportunity

This full-time, onsite position will support a blended caseload of elementary-aged students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. The anticipated caseload is approximately 45 students and includes a variety of communication needs commonly seen in school-based settings.

You'll collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to help students reach their communication goals while making a meaningful impact every day.

Students May Present With

  • Articulation and phonological disorders
  • Expressive and receptive language delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Developmental delays
  • Fluency disorders
  • Other speech and language communication needs

What You'll Do

  • Conduct speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide direct and indirect therapy services
  • Develop and implement IEP goals
  • Participate in eligibility meetings and IEP meetings
  • Complete documentation and Medicaid billing (if applicable)
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, teachers, and families

Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation

Experience with school-based evaluations, IEP development, and educational documentation is preferred.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Supportive elementary school environment
  • Manageable anticipated caseload of approximately 45 students
  • Opportunity to collaborate with experienced educators and multidisciplinary teams
  • Meaningful work helping students build lifelong communication skills
  • Full-time schedule following the school calendar
  • What Support Looks Like at AnthroMed
  • Dedicated clinical support from experienced school-based Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Ongoing mentorship and collaboration
  • Annual therapy materials stipend
  • Access to an extensive library of therapy resources
  • Thoughtful placements based on your preferences and commute
  • A responsive, clinician-focused team that is available whenever you need support

Compensation

  • $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus opportunities

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid United Healthcare medical insurance*
  • Dental and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match up to the first 3% beginning Day 1
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, transit, and parking)
  • Employer-sponsored short-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous PTO
  • W-2 employment
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • No non-compete agreements
  • Professional Development
  • 100% reimbursement for Delaware licensure costs
  • Free CEUs and continuing education opportunities
  • Access to clinician-specific therapy resources

Ongoing Mentorship from Experienced School-based Clinicians

*Available to full-time employees (30+ hours/week).

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Current or eligible Delaware Speech-Language Pathologist license
  • School-based experience preferred
  • Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education processes preferred
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct speech-language evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans for elementary students. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and track IEP goals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech-Language EvaluationDirect TherapyMultidisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementArticulation TherapyPhonological Disorder TreatmentLanguage Delay InterventionAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportFluency Disorder Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,837 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60k–$80kSpeech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $84k–$104k)177 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Delaware41 active6,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$95k
3
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
10
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 100% Match up to 3%
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.