Strides Therapy and Educational Services·Pensacola, Florida
Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for students. Collaborate with educators and parents to support students' communication development and ensure compliance with educational regulations.
Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
Location: Pensacola, FL
School District: Escambia County Public Schools
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
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 educational settings. We are a therapist and woman-owned and operated company.
As a School-Based Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome communication challenges, improve their speech and language skills, and achieve their educational goals. Your expertise will be essential in promoting students' overall success and well-being in the school environment.
The school year starts for employees on August 4, 2026. Anyone secured prior to that date will be anticipated to start with regular employees. This will allow the opportunity for training and caseload scheduling before students return on August 12, 2026. These positions would follow the district calendar for dates of employment from August 4, 2026, to May 27, 2027, with 190 working days. The caseload may be itinerant depending on the needs within the district. These are 40-hour work week positions with time built into the schedule for paperwork and documentation. No duties are assigned (e.g., bus duty, car rider duty). 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. We are open to CFYs. Our district has a strong 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.
"Culture is friendly and inclusive."
"Everyone is very supportive and willing to help each other."
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Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.
Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure. Candidates must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA unless they are a Clinical Fellow (CF).
Market context
Florida school-based Speech-Language Pathologist roles are typically driven by ongoing student support needs across K-12 settings, especially for articulation, language, and communication services. These positions can be competitive because districts often look for a master’s degree, Florida licensure, and CCC-SLP status unless you are a Clinical Fellow; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time. If you are applying, confirm your licensure pathway and CF supervision options before submitting.
FMLA Coverage Full or Part-Time School-Based Speech and Language Pathologist(Secondary)
FMLA High School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)