32314 Examine and provide remedial services for persons with speech and hearing disorders. Perform research related to speech and language problems. School district employees usually get summers off.
Common benefits are dental, medical, vision and retirement plans.
Many opportunities will be from new jobs, but most will be replacement as workers leave the occupation permanently or change careers. Schools are hiring more SLPs to comply with the federal law ensuring a free, relevant education provided by appropriately trained personnel for children with disabilities. As the 75 and older population grows, communication disorder treatments of stroke patients and other effects of aging will likely increase. Advancement SLPs and Audiologists can advance to supervisors, school department chairs, or heads of laboratories, hospitals, or clinics. Some establish private practices or join existing group practices as partners.