Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • North Fort Myers, FL

2d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in North Fort Myers, Florida, for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time, on-site role serving elementary through high school students. The position offers guaranteed hours, dedicated documentation and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from TheraPeds and the school district.

The SLP provides speech and language services that help students strengthen communication skills and participate successfully in school. The role includes individual and small-group therapy, assessment and reevaluation, IEP development and participation, progress monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with school staff and families.

The position follows a five-day school schedule aligned with the school calendar, with approximately 36–38 hours per week. Compensation is listed at $60–$70+ per hour. W-2 employment benefits may be available to eligible employees, and 1099 independent contractor opportunities are also offered. Specific compensation, benefits, and terms depend on the applicable agreement.

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 safely participate with students in varied school environments and activities, 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).
• School-based or pediatric experience.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 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.
• Independent contractor opportunities may include flexibility associated with independent contractor status and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time