Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds•Chestertown, MD

5h•$55 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Chestertown, MD for the 2026–2027 school year. If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators and therapists, and helping students develop the communication skills they need to participate successfully in their school day, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students as outlined below, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team. Position Details Full-time: 36-38 hours per week School year: August 2026–May 2027 Grades: Pre-K–12 Setting: On-site, in-person Pay: $55–$65/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement Weekly compensation: up to $2,437/week, based on 37/hours Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time Manageable caseload Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
Active or eligible for Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist licensure
Appropriate Maryland Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required
Experience working with children
Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring
Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills
Comfortable using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery
Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals
Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality
Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
Experience working with children
Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
Organizational and time management skills
Proficient in use of technology
Fingerprint background clearance
Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Nice To Haves

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available
CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
CF-SLP placement may be available

Responsibilities

Providing direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups
Conducting speech and language evaluations and assessments
Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized IEP goals
Evaluating student progress and adjusting intervention strategies based on student needs and data
Providing consultation and support to teachers, special education staff, and families
Supporting students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs
Supporting students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate
Monitoring student performance and collecting data to measure progress
Completing timely and accurate documentation and progress reports
Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings
Managing assigned student caseloads and required documentation
Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
Providing case management services, as assigned