Virtual Full Time School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services • Mechanicsville, MD

2d • Remote

About The Position

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with St. Mary’s County, Maryland, to hire a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist for an elementary school caseload. The role is virtual and provides school-based services to help students address communication challenges, develop speech and language skills, and achieve educational goals. The candidate must hold active Maryland licensure and be willing to travel to St. Mary’s County for district fingerprinting.

The position offers up to 35 hours per week, with seven hours per day following the school calendar. Direct and indirect time are paid equally at $56–$59 per hour. The clinician will work with students, educators, parents, and other school-based team members, and will participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development.

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a woman-owned, therapist-led local provider of contract therapy services. The company describes its culture as friendly, inclusive, and supportive, and emphasizes transparent communication, strong relationships, and support for its therapists and service providers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Maryland licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Willingness to travel to St. Mary’s County for district fingerprinting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dedication to culturally competent, client-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of insurance billing and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify students’ communication disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and strategies to improve students’ communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and school-based team members to support students’ participation in classroom and social activities.
• Monitor and document student progress, adapting treatment plans as needed.
• Educate and guide parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance communication skills and support carryover into the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and current session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
• Stay current with research, best practices, and techniques in speech-language pathology.
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing school-based speech-language pathology services.

Benefits

• Health benefits with employer contribution toward the monthly cost of qualifying plans.
• 401(k) with matching and immediate vesting: 100% match for the first 3% and 50% match for contributions at 4% and 5%.
• Up to 40 hours of PTO/sick time.
• State licensure reimbursement.
• National certification stipend.
• Educational SLP manager providing one-to-one support and mentorship.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Catastrophe medical insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time