Preschool Learning and Literacy Center School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$119K–$125K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Preschool Learning and Literacy Center School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
  • (SLP)
  • Location: Leesburg, FL
  • School District: Lake County Schools

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

About Us

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of contract therapy services dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of students in schools. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of professionals, working collaboratively to support students' communication and language development within educational settings. We are a therapist- and woman-owned and operated company.

Position Overview

As a School-Based Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome communication challenges, improve their speech and language skills, and achieve their educational goals. Your expertise will be essential in promoting students' overall success and well-being in the school environment.

Additional Details: Lake County is looking for a full-time SLP at Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center. This public school is unique as it is only for PreK-aged students. There is also a full-time direct hire SLP at the school site.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify students' communication disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.

Provide evidence-based speech and language pathology interventions and strategies to improve students' communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.

Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and other members of the school-based team to create and implement strategies that support students' participation in the classroom and social activities.

Monitor and document students' progress, adapting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

Offer guidance and education to parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance students' communication skills and facilitate carryover into the classroom.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.

Stay current with the latest research, best practices, and techniques in speech-language pathology.

Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development opportunities.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing speech-language pathology services in schools.

What Our Employees Say About Working for Us

"Culture is friendly and inclusive."

"Everyone is very supportive and willing to help each other."

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • FL State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) unless a CF.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in private practice or outpatient settings preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance billing and documentation practices is a plus.
  • Dedication to providing culturally competent and client-centered care.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
  • 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
  • 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 see our website here to learn more about us: stridesspeechtherapy.com

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: DanaMorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com / Phone: 443-247-5517

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

AssessmentInterventionCollaborationCulturally Competent Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Preschool Learning and Literacy Center School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Strides Therapy and Educational Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Strides Therapy and Educational Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 62 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$119k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathology median $104k (middle half $98k–$120k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida432 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 53% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment451 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,626 in the last 30 days1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Strides Therapy and Educational Servicessilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index62 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$122k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$100k
0
$100k-125k
9
$125k-150k
6
$150k-175k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#3

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$65-$75/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Strides Therapy and Educational Services

Education
Davidsonville, MD
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with match
PTO
Licensure Reimbursement
National Certification Stipend
Professional Liability Insurance

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.