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To explore current school-based speech therapist openings, use the job search tool above and sort the results by setting. Opportunities can fluctuate throughout the academic year, with peak hiring seasons in late spring, summer, and early fall. We encourage you to apply now even if you do not see the perfect match today. Our recruiters proactively connect qualified candidates with upcoming school speech-language pathologist jobs before they are publicly posted.

School SLP jobs offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference in students’ communication skills, academic achievement, and overall social development. Preferred Healthcare Staffing has a dedicated School Division focused on placing rehab therapy professionals in supportive, student-centered environments nationwide.

What Do School Speech-Language Pathologists Do?

Practitioners in school-based speech therapy jobs play a vital role in student achievement and communication development. School SLPs collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, parents, and special education teams to help students succeed academically and socially.

Core SLP job responsibilities:

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs, known as IEPs
• Provide individual and group speech therapy services
• Address articulation, phonological disorders, and language delays
• Support students with autism spectrum disorder and social communication challenges
• Implement augmentative and alternative communication systems
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Educate families and staff on strategies to support student communication

Unlike many medical settings, school speech therapist jobs often follow an academic calendar. This can offer improved work-life balance and predictable scheduling, which appeals to clinicians seeking stability.

School Speech Therapist Salary Information

Compensation for school SLP jobs varies based on geographic location, district funding, years of experience, and contract type. Recent national data reflects continued demand and competitive pay.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for speech-language pathologists was approximately $89,000 in 2024. School-based SLP salaries typically range from $70,000 to over $95,000 annually, depending on region and experience.

Additional insights from recent professional surveys indicate:

• Entry-level school SLPs often earn between $65,000 and $75,000 annually
• Mid-career clinicians commonly earn between $80,000 and $95,000
• High-demand states and metropolitan areas may exceed $100,000
• Travel and contract school SLP jobs may offer higher weekly compensation packages

Benefits for school speech-language pathologist jobs may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans (such as 401k)
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Licensure and credentialing support
• Housing and travel stipends for contract assignments

Your recruiter can provide detailed pay information specific to your preferred location and assignment type.

School SLP Employment Outlook

The job outlook for speech-language pathologists remains strong. The BLS projects employment growth of approximately 19 percent from 2022 through 2032, which is much faster than average for most occupations.

Growth in school SLP jobs is driven by:

• Increased awareness of speech and language disorders
• Expanded early intervention speech therapy services
• Rising diagnosis rates of autism spectrum disorder
• Growing demand for special education services in public schools
• Improved survival rates for premature infants and individuals with complex medical needs

School districts across the country continue to report shortages of qualified SLPs. This demand creates strong job security and expanded opportunities for professionals seeking school speech therapist jobs in both permanent and contract roles.

School Speech Therapy Specialty Areas

Pursuing advanced certifications can expand your clinical expertise and open doors to higher-paying school speech-language pathologist jobs. 

Popular specialty SLP credentials include:

• Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
• Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT-LOUD)
• Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT)
• American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders
• American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders
• American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
• American Audiology Board of Intraoperative Monitoring
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

These additional credentials can increase your value to school districts and help you specialize in high-need student populations.

 

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we are here to help. Apply today to connect with a recruiter and learn more about available school speech therapy jobs in your preferred location.