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Aspire Educational Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is excited to announce a great opportunity for contracting Speech Language Pathologist for full time and part time roles partnering with our school partners for extended school year in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Aspire Educational Services is proud of the relationships we’ve built within the local educational community. Through comprehensive psycho-social and psycho-educational testing, Dr. Friedman and her team have helped several hundreds of students, families, and teachers over the years.

We are dedicated to a high level of service, attention-to-detail, and technical expertise. On a personal note, Dr. Friedman knows first-hand about having a child diagnosed with severe ASD, so we take our work quality and reputation seriously.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, assess, develop, and execute individualized treatment plans for people experiencing communication problems involving speech and language or swallowing disorders that affect the ability to eat and drink properly.

  • Develop and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
  • Monitor students as they carry out the tasks given to them.
  • Identify need for and make referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the student.
  • Observe & assess clients' progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Collaborate with IEP teams.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited college or university.
  • Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) License or Certificate.
  • PDE Certification.
  • Proof of professional liability insurance.
  • Experience in a PreK-12 school setting.
  • Valid Driver’s License, proof of registration, and insurance.
  • Must have current (or be able to clear) required state and federal background checks and relevant clearances.

Benefits of Working for Aspire Educational Services

  • Super competitive rates!
  • Flexible schedules with full or part-time hours.
  • Excellent work-life balance.
  • Dedicated, open, friendly, and compassionate environment.

Contracting Opportunities

In addition to full-time and part-time positions, AES offers flexible contracting roles for those seeking to work on a contractual basis. These roles provide the opportunity to work with a variety of schools and students, offering diverse experiences and flexible scheduling options.

Why AES?

We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools.

AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers.

AES has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.

At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.

Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy and possess a valid SLP license and PDE certification. Experience in a PreK-12 school setting and the ability to clear state and federal background checks are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Language pathologyTreatment planningCommunication disordersIEP collaborationStudent assessmentReport writingTherapy program development

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Aspire Educational Services holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Aspire Educational Services

Education Administration Programs
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Super competitive rates
Flexible schedules
Full or part-time hours
Excellent work-life balance
Dedicated, open, friendly, and compassionate environment