Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools)
Listed compensation
$58-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Title: Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools)
- Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
- Location: Rockville, MD
- School District: Montgomery County Public Schools
- Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
- Rate: $58-60 W2 per hour (Indirect and Direct Time Paid Equally)
Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional value. Please see below for more details!
Sponsorship: No
Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referred
About Us
Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of speech-language pathology services within the public school systems in Maryland. We are dedicated to empowering students with the communication skills they need to succeed academically and socially.
Our team of professionals is committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of the students we serve. As a woman-owned, therapist-led company, we deeply value our team members.
We pride ourselves on fostering transparent communication, building strong relationships, and providing our therapists and service providers with the support they need to thrive.
Position Overview
Strides Therapy is partnering with Montgomery County Public Schools to find a passionate CFY SLP to join their growing team. As a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist, you will work closely with students, educators, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders within the school setting.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and provide evidence-based interventions to support student success. The district is looking to fill the following positions within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Additional Details
- Expected Hours: 7 hours per day; 35 hours per week
- School Calendar: Follows the 181-day school calendar year; certain roles may follow a 12-month calendar
- Number of Hires: Multiple
- Workplace Setting: In-person school
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' speech, language, and communication skills.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address speech and language goals.
- Provide direct therapy services to students in individual or group settings.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' communication needs in the classroom and beyond.
- Monitor student progress and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided and student progress.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and ongoing training.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Maryland Limited SLP License with eligibility for ASHA certification following completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
Educational Licensure If Applicable
- Experience working with school-age children preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth.
Benefits
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
- Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
- FL State Licensure Reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend
- CEU platform Reimbursement
- Dedicated Educational SLP Manager for mentorship and support (also a part-time benefit)
- Professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)
- Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.
- Email:DanaMorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com
- Phone: 443-247-5517
Join our team and help empower students to reach their full potential through improved communication skills! Apply today!
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Strides Therapy and Educational Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 55 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $121k–$125k | Speech-Language Pathology median $100k (middle half $88k–$114k)221 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Maryland | 142 active | 7,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Strides Therapy and Educational Services | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index55 active listings |
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