Speech-Language Pathologist - Davenport, FL
Listed compensation
$60K - $70K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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.
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