School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
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$55-$60/hr
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Job Description
- Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Location: Riverview, FL
- School District: Hillsborough County Public 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.
Requirements
- SLP FL State licensure
- ASHA certification
Additional Details
- Lopez Exceptional Student Center 5 days a week
- Leto High 2 days a week starting 10/9
- Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center 10/9 2 days a week
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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 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 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 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 77/100, 56 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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