Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools)

Job Title: Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist (Schools)
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Location: Pensacola, FL
School District: Escambia County Public Schools
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
Rate: $50-55 W2 per hour (All Direct and Indirect Time Paid Equally)

Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!

Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referred

About the Company:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School-Based Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team in Escambia County Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' communication and language development within the school setting.

Job Description:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Escambia County Public Schools to find a dedicated Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team.

As a School-Based Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in supporting students' communication and language development. Working collaboratively with teachers, families, and school teams, you will help students overcome challenges and achieve their educational goals.

Additional Details:

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week, with time built into the schedule for paperwork and documentation (no duties assigned, e.g., bus or car rider duty)
School Calendar: Follows the district calendar for dates of employment from August 4, 2026 to May 27, 2027, with 190 working days
Workplace Setting: In-person school; caseload may be itinerant depending on district needs
Number of Hires: 1-2

• The school year starts for employees on August 4, 2026. Anyone secured prior to that date will start with regular employees, allowing time for training and caseload scheduling before students return on August 12, 2026.
• Exact schools are not yet confirmed, as the district is still placing direct-hire employees.
• All caseloads are approximately 60-65 students.
• All schools potentially have a range of general education students needing speech/language therapy as well as 1-2 self-contained special education classrooms; some elementary schools may also have 1-2 pre-kindergarten special education classes.
• The district is open to CFYs.
• Strong district infrastructure for SLP support, with district-level SLI Staffing Specialists who assist with paperwork and training, an AAC specialist, and an ESE Director whose background is as an SLP.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' speech, language, and communication skills.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address speech and language goals.
• Provide direct therapy services to students in individual or group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' communication needs in the classroom and beyond.
• Monitor student progress and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided and student progress.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and ongoing training.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• SLP FL Limited State licensure
• Educator Certificate (if applicable)
• Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• CEU Platform Reimbursement
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (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 contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.

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