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Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • North Fort Myers, FL
  • Full-Time
  • 2026–2027 School Year

Elementary through High School | On-site | $60–$70+/hour

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 2026–2027 school year in North Fort Myers, Florida.

This is a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours, dedicated documentation and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from both TheraPeds and the school district.

The Role

You'll provide school-based speech and language services to help students strengthen the communication skills they need to participate successfully in school.

  • Provide individual and small-group speech-language therapy
  • Develop and implement IEP goals and intervention plans
  • Address articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs
  • Conduct evaluations and reevaluations and interpret assessment results
  • Collect data, monitor progress, and complete progress reports
  • Develop IEP documentation and participate in eligibility and IEP meetings
  • Consult and collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and related-service providers
  • Provide classroom strategies and recommendations to support student communication
  • Complete required documentation and maintain accurate service records

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • $60-70 an hour
  • Guaranteed hours
  • 36-38 hours a week
  • Full-time school schedule 5 days/week following the school calendar
  • Designated documentation and planning time
  • Manageable caseload
  • Clinical and administrative support
  • Professional development opportunities
  • TheraPeds professional community
  • W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities available

Qualifications

We're looking for an SLP who has:

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
  • Active or eligible Florida Speech-Language Pathologist licensure
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred
  • Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, and school-based service delivery
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Good organization and time-management skills
  • Comfort with technology and documentation
  • Ability to complete required background clearances

Physical Requirements

School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The Provider must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support
  • Access to the TheraPeds professional community
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
  • Competitive contract rates
  • Benefit Resources
  • Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
  • Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Who We Are

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.

We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.

Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.

If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group speech-language therapy to students while developing and implementing IEP goals. Conduct evaluations, monitor student progress, and collaborate with teachers and families to support communication needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentArticulation therapyReceptive languageFluency therapySocial communicationAssessment interpretationData collectionProgress monitoring

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$146kSpeech-Language Pathology median $151k (middle half $109k–$151k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida450 active6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment471 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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 ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$110k
2
$110k-135k
11
$135k-160k
2
$160k-185k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Loan repayment
39%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
28%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Voice Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$72-$80/hr
#4

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Guaranteed hours
Professional development and continuing education
Clinical and administrative support
1099 independent contractor option

Living in North Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$316k
Typical market rent
$1,550/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
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 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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