Strides Therapy and Educational Services·Calvert County, Maryland
The Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic interventions for children with speech-language and/or feeding/swallowing disorders. Day-to-day tasks include completing formal evaluations, developing care plans, conducting therapy, writing reports, and educating families and caregivers.
Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
Location: Owings, MD (Calvert County)
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Expected Hours per week: 35 (7 hours a day for Calvert)
Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a reputable and client-centred pediatric multidisciplinary practice with two locations within Anne Arundel County in Maryland. Our team consists of Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Special Education Teachers. We emphasize using evidence-based, personalized care. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and contribute to the well-being and communication development of our clients.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist in our private practice, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic interventions to children with speech-language and/or feeding/swallowing disorders. Our ideal candidate is a passionate and knowledgeable team member who is looking to grow their clinical skills in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. We believe in collaboration and work-life balance. Feeding, Bilingual (English/Spanish), and/or AAC experience preferred but not required.
The candidate must be available to work after school hours. A typical week's schedule will include working 3 days from 10-7, and two days from 8-5, with one of the earlier days on Friday. Every day includes an hour lunch break. Productivity can vary from 75% to 88% without cancellation,s depending upon your desired pay; CFYs will only be scheduled up to 75% productivity. Given our average cancellation rate, typical productivity would be about 64% to 74%. Unproductive time and canceled sessions will be available for therapists to complete other job duties.
Day-to-day tasks: complete formal evaluations, develop plans of care, plan and conduct therapy, complete progress reports, complete discharge summaries, educate family and caregivers, communicate with families and team members as needed, collaborate with our/client's multidisciplinary team, cleaning/sanitizing of used materials, and keeping workspace tidy
Soft skills- strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, compassionate, creative, confident
"Culture is friendly and inclusive."
"Everyone is very supportive and willing to help each other."
https://stridesspeechtherapy.com [https://stridesspeechtherapy.com]
Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology and hold state licensure, along with the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) unless a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential, with experience in private practice preferred.
Market context
School-based SLP positions in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing student speech and language service needs, with districts looking for clinicians who can support diverse caseloads in educational settings. These roles are competitive because they require a master’s degree, Maryland licensure, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, and strong interpersonal skills with culturally competent care. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.
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)