School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57-$63/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Location: Crestview, FL
  • School District: Okaloosa 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.

Additional Details: This is a great district with a strong team. There are both full and part-time positions available. Please see below for current district needs

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

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.
  • State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. (if applicable)
  • Educator Certificate (if applicable)
  • 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)
  • 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

AssessmentTreatment planningCollaborationCulturally competent careInterpersonal 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, 40% 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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 ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

13
<$100k
1
$103k
0
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
24%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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