Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (Schools)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104K–$114K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (Schools)
  • 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 speech-language pathology services within the public school systems in Florida. 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. We are a therapist- and woman-owned and operated company.

Position Overview

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.

Additional Details: 1 full-time position

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

  • 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
  • Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
  • Valid Limited FL State Licensure or ability to obtain licensure
  • Experience working with school-age children preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth.

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
  • 1:1 Mentorship provided
  • Access to SLP Educational Manager for Support
  • 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

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningProgress monitoringInterdisciplinary teamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (Schools) at Strides Therapy and Educational Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,853 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 75/100, 62 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 50% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,853 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$114kSpeech-Language Pathology median $110k (middle half $94k–$135k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida431 active6,932 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 50% no call · 45% 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 repayment450 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,517 in the last 30 days1,361 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Strides Therapy and Educational Servicessilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index62 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,853 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 ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$105k
1
$105k
9
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$72-$80/hr
#2

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$49.36-$78.25/hr
#3

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

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,853 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 Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
401k with match and immediate vesting
Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time
FL State Licensure Reimbursement
1:1 Mentorship provided
Professional liability insurance
Cancer insurance
Pet 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.