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Board updates Speech-Language Pathologist salary schedule to aid recruitment
Summary
Trustees approved a revision to the Speech-Language Pathologist job classification, placing Intern/CFY clinicians at Step 1 ($98,479) on Speech Pathologist I scale and increasing the intern work year from 183 to 190 days to improve hiring competitiveness.
The Richland Board unanimously approved a revised Speech-Language Pathologist job description and salary schedule aimed at improving recruitment and retention in a high-demand field. Mrs. Martinez, Director of Human Resources, said the change would "place Intern/Clinical Fellowship Year Speech-Language Pathologists at Step 1 ($98,479) on the Speech Pathologist I salary schedule and remain at that level until full credentialing is obtained," and that the intern work year would change from 183 to 190 days.
Human Resources staff told trustees the existing non-credentialed starting salary put the district at a disadvantage compared with neighboring districts. The board approved the change to align intern pay and to limit step advancement until clinicians obtain full credentials; the motion passed 5-0.
