Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$72K–$100K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Creekside School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is essential in supporting students with moderate to severe developmental needs, helping them build meaningful communication and life skills.
What You’LL Do
- Provide direct speech-language therapy services aligned with student IEPs
- Develop and implement individualized therapy goals
- Conduct assessments, write reports, and participate in IEP meetings
- Support communication development including AAC, social skills, and functional language
- Collaborate closely with teachers, staff, and families
- Supervise and support Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)
- Ensure therapy strategies are consistently implemented across the classroom
What We’RE Looking For
- Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Active California SLP license
- Experience working with students with autism and/or developmental disabilities
- Experience with AAC and nonverbal communication preferred
- Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills
Why Join the Creekside School?
- Supportive, team-based environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives
- Collaborative culture focused on growth and development
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, develop individualized goals, and conduct assessments. They will also collaborate with teachers and families to support communication development.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and an active California SLP license. Experience with students with autism and AAC is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Confidential Employer a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,883 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, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,883 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $72k–$100k | Speech-Language Pathology median $107k (middle half $88k–$118k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$78k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 585 active | 6,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 55% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment628 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,596 in the last 30 days | 1,378 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.