Overview
Category:support
Median Salary:$65,000
Education Required:masters
Growth Outlook:fast-growing
Student Interaction:direct student
Key Responsibilities
- Assess speech and language development
- Provide individual and group therapy
- Develop treatment plans and goals
- Collaborate with teachers on strategies
- Train staff on communication supports
- Document progress and maintain records
A Day in the Life
- Individual therapy sessions
- Small group articulation or language groups
- Classroom-based interventions
- Evaluations and assessments
- IEP meetings and goal writing
- Parent training and consultation
- Materials preparation
Education & Certification Path
1
Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences
2
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
3
Complete clinical fellowship year
4
Pass national Praxis examination
Required Certifications
- State SLP license
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Department of Education certification
Career Progression
Clinical Fellow → Speech-Language Pathologist→
Lead SLP or Department Head→
District Speech Coordinator→
Private Practice or Consultant
Work Environment
Dedicated therapy room with specialized materials and technology
Typical Schedule
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, may serve multiple schools