Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • North Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026–2027 school year in North Fort Myers, Florida. This full-time, on-site role serves students from elementary through high school. The position offers guaranteed hours, dedicated documentation and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from TheraPeds and the school district. The schedule follows the school calendar, five days per week, with 36–38 hours per week. Compensation is listed at $60–$70+/hour.

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides school-based speech and language services to help students strengthen communication skills needed to participate successfully in school. The role includes individual and small-group therapy, evaluations, IEP development and documentation, progress monitoring, consultation, collaboration, and maintaining accurate service records. W-2 employment and 1099 independent contractor opportunities are available; compensation and benefits depend on classification and eligibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Active or eligible Florida Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, and school-based service delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Comfort with technology and documentation.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.
• Ability to meet the position's physical responsibilities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group speech-language therapy.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and intervention plans.
• Address articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs.
• Conduct evaluations and reevaluations and interpret assessment results.
• Collect data, monitor progress, and complete progress reports.
• Develop IEP documentation and participate in eligibility and IEP meetings.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and related-service providers.
• Provide classroom strategies and recommendations to support student communication.
• Complete required documentation and maintain accurate service records.
• Participate safely with students in varied school environments and activities, including physical activities as appropriate to the position.

Benefits

• W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Designated documentation and planning time.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with independent contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time