Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools SLP)
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$104K - $114.4K
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Job Description
- Job Title: Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist (Schools)
- Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
- Location: Mechanicsville, MD
- School District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
About Us
Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of speech-language pathology services within the public school systems in Maryland. We are dedicated to empowering students with the communication skills they need to succeed academically and socially. Our team of professionals is committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of the students we serve. We are a therapist- and woman-owned and operated company.
Position Overview
As a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist, you will work closely with students, educators, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders within the school setting. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and provide evidence-based interventions to support student success.
Requirements
- ASHA Certification
- MD SLP State Licensure
- Additional Details: elementary school and high school; start with a 40-student caseload
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' speech, language, and communication skills.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address speech and language goals.
- Provide direct therapy services to students in individual or group settings.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' communication needs in the classroom and beyond.
- Monitor student progress and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided and student progress.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and ongoing training.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Valid limited state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in Maryland
- Educator Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience working with school-age children preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth.
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)
- MD 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 contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com / Phone: 443-247-5517
Join our team and help empower students to reach their full potential through improved communication skills! Apply today!
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools SLP) at Strides Therapy and Educational Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% 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, 18% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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