School-Based Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: School- Based Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Leesburg, FL

School District: Lake County Schools

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

About Us:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of contract therapy services dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of students in schools. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team of professionals, working collaboratively to support students' communication and language development within the Lake County Public School System. We are a therapist/ woman-owned and operated company that believes in transparency and supporting our service providers!

Requirements:
ASHA certification
Florida SLP State Licensure or willing to obtain 

Responsibilities

• The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify students' communication disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based speech and language pathology interventions and strategies to improve students' communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.
• Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and other members of the school-based team to create and implement strategies that support students' participation in the classroom and social activities.
• Monitor and document students' progress, adapting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Offer guidance and education to parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance students' communication skills and facilitate carryover into the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
• Stay current with the latest research, best practices, and techniques in speech-language pathology.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing speech-language pathology services in schools.

What our employees say about working for us:

"Culture is friendly and inclusive."

"Everyone is very supportive and willing to help each other."

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• FL State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) unless a CF.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of documentation practices is a plus.
• Dedication to providing culturally competent and client-centered care.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Educational SLP 1:1 Manager for support (part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• FL State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• CEU platform Reimbursement 
• Professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
  
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
  
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
  
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
  
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please see our website here to learn more about us:

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com / Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com