Mapping the Money: Salary Trends for School-Based SLPs

Description

Summary

In this session we’ll embark on an analysis of salaries and union contract language for all SLPs employed by California school districts. See how your salary compares to those in your CSHA region, learn the ways available to you to increase your pay, and advocate for yourself and others in the field of speech pathology. We’ll look at the contract language from districts and county educational departments across the state and gather real-world examples to use for your own district to address caseload, workload, compensation, and other issues specific for speech-language pathologists. Join us if you’re thinking of entering the field, feeling frustrated by your job, reaching burnout, or simply wanting to be part of the movement to make this a better career choice for all.

Bio

Amie Morisette is a full-time Speech Language Pathologist working for 7 years in a small school district near Sacramento and has been in education for 20 years. She loves data and enjoys spending her free time learning about the profession, making spreadsheets, and trying to keep up with the latest in research. Amie has gone through all of the 991 School Districts and County Office of Education Departments in California to gather together the data about salaries, contract language, and how districts in our state are addressing the SLP shortage. This is what she would like to show to others. When not occupied by the world of speech pathology, Amie enjoys spending her free time gardening, sewing, and taking care of her two children. .

Learning Objectives 

1. As a result of this presentation, the participant will be able to compare and contrast their salary schedule and union contract language with other districts across the state 

2. As a result of this presentation, the participant will be able to list ways that they can increase their wages or working conditions within their school district 

3. As a result of this presentation, the participant will be able to summarize common challenges facing SLPs working in the schools and describe ways they can address these challenges

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