Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds•Chestertown, MD

5h•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity in Chestertown, MD for the 2026–2027 school year. This role involves working with students in Pre-K through High School, providing direct therapy services, conducting evaluations, developing IEP goals, and collaborating with educators, therapists, and families to help students develop essential communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, with onsite service time and offsite documentation/planning time.

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
National License: ASHA
Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
Experience working with children
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
School-based experience preferred, but not required
CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
CF-SLP placement may be available
Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required

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