Is The Stepping Stones Group a good company to work for?

The Stepping Stones Group has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 984 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at The Stepping Stones Group to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Stepping Stones Group have been left by employees working as Special Education Teacher , Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist .

Does The Stepping Stones Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Stepping Stones Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Stepping Stones Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Stepping Stones Group?

64% of The Stepping Stones Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Stepping Stones Group 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Stepping Stones Group?

Speech Language Pathologist (135) , Occupational Therapist (60) , SLP (55) , Paraprofessional (53) , Speech-Language Pathologist (40) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (36) , Behavior Technician (32) , School Psychologist (29) , Special Education Teacher (25) , Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) (25) , Special Education Paraprofessional (21) , Career Services Manager (13) , Speech Pathologist (12) , Recruiter (10) , Paraeducator (9)

What are the pros of working at The Stepping Stones Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and do not have to interact with the school to negotiate/set up interviews." ((in 81 reviews)); "Good benefits for a staffing agency as well." ((in 43 reviews)); "Good communication, allowance for supplies and licensing, CF support" ((in 32 reviews)); "A lot of support and great staff on clinical side of things" ((in 27 reviews)); "clinical manager and recruiter." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Stepping Stones Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "No PTO" ((in 15 reviews)); "Unpaid for time off" ((in 10 reviews)); "No paid holidays" ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership seems dependent on who you get." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed The Stepping Stones Group locations?

Los Angeles , Chicago , Atlanta , San Diego , San Jose , Jacksonville , Sacramento , Denver , Philadelphia , Boston , Dallas , Long Beach , Santa Clarita , San Francisco , Birmingham , Detroit , Austin , Houston , Orange , Pasadena , Baltimore , Fort Lauderdale , Fresno , Bellflower , Mission Viejo , Palmdale , West Chester , Miami , Wilmington , Jersey City

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3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(813 total reviews)

Tim Murphy

63% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

The Stepping Stones Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 813 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Stepping Stones Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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813 reviews

1.0

Mar 18, 2025

Terrible

Paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

none they don't care about you

Cons

Terrible. I got terminated because a teacher claimed I wasn't following the classroom rules. No investigation or warning.

The Stepping Stones Group Response

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and that concerns are handled with transparency. If you’d like to further share your experience, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at 866-600-7598. We appreciate your time with us.

3.0

Mar 18, 2025

Company Not Very Forthright

Sub teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Pay is Excellent, The hours are good.

Cons

The schools they place you in are high need schools, The also don't tell you if you're coming back to work for them in the next school year. They make you wait and go through the entire process of on boarding and never tell you that you are not being placed...

The Stepping Stones Group Response

Thank you for your honest feedback. We understand that job placement uncertainty can be frustrating, and we are working to improve communication regarding re-employment. We appreciate your hard work and will take your suggestions into consideration to enhance our process. If you have further suggestions for improvement, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at 866-600-7598.

3.0

Mar 18, 2025

Better pay, worse benefits

Certifed school psychologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Far better pay than in public districts Clinical manager support is unparalleled If a school site doesn't work out, they are flexible about finding another Yearly resources stipend Hybrid options

Cons

Awful benefits--health insurance isn't accepted everywhere, no PTO or maternity leave Unpaid conference leave Only 5 sick days Have to haggle for a raise each year

The Stepping Stones Group Response

We’re happy to hear that you value the pay, support, and flexibility we offer. We also recognize that benefits are an essential part of job satisfaction, and we are always evaluating ways to improve them. Your feedback is incredibly helpful, and we appreciate your commitment to our students and schools.

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