Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.7 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools)
  • Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
  • Location: Crestview, FL
  • School District: Okaloosa County Public Schools

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. 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: There are multiple opportunities across grade levels to work in this supportive and well-organized district. Current SLP openings:

  • Southside School - prekD - 2nd grade - Crestview - 5 days a week
  • Davidson Middle School - Crestview - 5 days a week
  • Silver Sands School -K-22 - Ft Walton Beach - 3 days a week
  • Richbourg School - K-22 - Crestview - 2 days a week
  • Edwins Elementary K-5 - Ft Walton Beach - 5 days a week

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 state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in Florida (if applicable)
  • Educator Certificate (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 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)
  • 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 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

Student assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary teamworkSpeech therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools SLP) at Strides Therapy and Educational Services a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% 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, 53% 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k 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 ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
23%
Sign-on bonus
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Crestview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$253k
Typical market rent
$1,933/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Strides Therapy and Educational Services

Education
Davidsonville, MD
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health benefits on Day 1
401k with match
PTO/sick time
State licensure reimbursement
National certification stipend
Professional liability insurance
Cancer insurance
Pet insurance