Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Understanding motivating factors to support speech-language pathology job satisfaction -- Theoretical framework -- School-based speech-language pathologist job satisfaction -- Facet-based job satisfaction -- Professional experience and job satisfaction -- Research to practice: Considerations for educational leader.

"This text responds to the growing need for speech-language pathologists in school settings by asking how factors including people, work, pay, opportunities for promotion, and supervision impact the overall job satisfaction of school-based speech-language pathologists. Drawing on data from a quantitative study conducted in schools in the US, the text foregrounds the experiences and perspectives of speech pathologists working in the public school sector, and illustrates the critical role of effective and supportive educational leadership and administration in ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction amongst these much needed professionals"-- Provided by publisher.