School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services Location: Tampa, FL School District: Hillsborough County Public Schools Job Type: Full-time and Part-time Rate: $55-60 W2 per hour

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

Sponsorship: No 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 Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team in Hillsborough 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 is partnering with Hillsborough County to find a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join their team of qualified service providers. As a Speech Language Pathologist in the public school system you will work closely with students, educators, and families to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders within the school setting. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and provide evidence-based interventions to support student success.The District is looking to support filling the following positions:

Additional Details:

Expected Hours: Up to 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week Workplace Setting: In-person school Number of Hires: 3

• School 1: Full-time SLP at Hammond Elementary School (immediate hire)
• School 2: Full-time SLP, 2.5 days a week at Young Middle and 2.5 days a week at Williams Middle Magnet (January 29th start date to end of year)
• School 3: Part-time SLP at Palm River Elementary, 1 day per week (immediate hire)
• Bevis Elementary School, Riverview (March start, 5 days a week until end of year)

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.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• SLP FL State licensure
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)
• Educator Certificate (if applicable)
• 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.

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.

EMAIL: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com

PHONE: 443-247-5517