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Speech-Language Pathologist - Davenport, FL

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $70K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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 6,314 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, 85% have no call, 95% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

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#1

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Up to $140,000
#2

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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

$73k-$109k
#4

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient

$80k-$100k
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Speech Language Pathology

Living in Davenport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Typical market rent
$1,992/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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