Preschool Learning and Literacy Center School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of contract therapy services dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of students in schools. We are a therapist- and woman-owned and operated company.

About the role

As a School-Based Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome communication challenges, improve their speech and language skills, and achieve their educational goals. Your expertise will be essential in promoting students' overall success and well-being in the school environment.

This is a full-time position at Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center, a public school in Lake County serving only PreK-aged students. The school has a full-time direct hire SLP on site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify students' communication disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based speech and language pathology interventions and strategies to improve students' communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.
• Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and other members of the school-based team to create and implement strategies that support students' participation in the classroom and social activities.
• Monitor and document students' progress, adapting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Offer guidance and education to parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance students' communication skills and facilitate carryover into the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
• Stay current with the latest research, best practices, and techniques in speech-language pathology.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing speech-language pathology services in schools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• FL State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) unless a Clinical Fellow (CF).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in private practice or outpatient settings preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance billing and documentation practices is a plus.
• Dedication to providing culturally competent and client-centered care.

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%. (Part-time benefit included.)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time. (Part-time benefit included.)
• FL State licensure reimbursement.
• National Certification Stipend.
• Professional liability insurance. (Part-time benefit included.)
• Cancer insurance. (Part-time benefit included.)
• Pet insurance. (Part-time benefit included.)
• Life insurance. (Part-time benefit included.)
• Catastrophe medical. (Part-time benefit included.)