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Davenport, Florida

Speech-Language Pathologist - Davenport, FL

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $70K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Navigator Academy of Leadership, a charter school in Davenport, Florida, is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join our student services team.

The SLP will evaluate, diagnose, and provide therapy for students with speech, language, and communication disorders, working closely with teachers and families to support student success in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech and language evaluations to determine eligibility for services under IDEA/IEP guidelines and Florida Department of Education requirements
  • Develop and implement IEP goals and individualized treatment plans
  • Provide direct therapy (individual and/or small group) to students in accordance with IEPs
  • Collaborate with teachers, ESE staff, and parents to support student communication needs
  • Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and annual reviews
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with school, state (FLDOE), and federal requirements
  • Monitor and report student progress toward IEP goals
  • Conduct PK–12 hearing screenings as required by Florida statute, where applicable

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program
  • Active Florida SLP license issued by the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology (Department of Health), or
  • Florida Department of Education certification in Speech-Language Impaired (K-12) under Florida Statute Chapter 1012 (requires a master's degree with a minimum of 60 semester hours in speech-language pathology, including 300 clock hours of supervised clinical practice)
  • ASHA CCC-SLP preferred
  • Completion of clinical fellowship as required by the Florida Board, if applicable
  • Experience working with school-age children preferred
  • Familiarity with IEP process and Florida ESE/special education requirements a plus

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentSpeech EvaluationsLanguage TherapyStudent Progress MonitoringCollaborationFlorida Department of Education Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist - Davenport, FL at NAL-001 a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,837 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida436 active6,925 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 35% 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) · 3% offer loan repayment455 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), 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 ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
6
<$90k
1
$105k
1
$110k
9
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$72 per hour
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Up to $140,000
#3

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Up to $140,000
#4

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Up to $140,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Davenport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,978/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
41 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.