Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Guaranteed hours

Relocation assistance

Sign-on incentive

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for a school-based, on-site role in Fort Myers, FL. The position supports PreK–12 students with direct therapy, assessments, IEP development, and collaboration with educators and families.

Open to licensed SLPs and CFYs. Licensed in Florida with ASHA credentials is ideal. Compensation ranges from $60 to $70+ per hour with opportunities for sign-on incentives and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• State licensure to practice as an SLP is required or eligible.
• DDOE licensure and ASHA CCC preferred for credentialing.
• Experience in school settings is advantageous.
• Strong communication with students, families and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services to PreK–12 students.
• Conduct assessments and develop IEP goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary school teams and parents.
• Manage caseload documentation and progress reporting.

Skills

CFY eligible

Experience with children

School setting experience

Interpersonal communication

Technology proficiency

Fingerprint clearance

Education

Master's or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology

State License as Speech-Language Pathologist

Department of Education Licensure as SLP

ASHA CCC preferred

Licensing with State DOE where required

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

This is a full-time or part-time, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Fort Myers, FL.

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• Full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week)
• 2026–2027 academic year (August through May/June)
• Open to licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Clinical Fellows (CFY)
• School assignments available across PreK–12 settings
• Florida SLP license required or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Relocation assistance and sign-on incentive available
• Responsibilities include providing direct therapy services, conducting evaluations, collaborating with school teams, and managing caseload documentation
• Paid time includes treatment sessions, paperwork, planning, and other administrative responsibilities
• In-person, school-based position
• Reasonable caseloads designed to support quality services
• Ongoing support from both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds team
• Competitive compensation: $60–$70+ per hour (approximately $2,400–$2,625 per week)

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
• State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
• Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
• National License: ASHA
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
• CF-SLP placement may be available
• Experience working with children
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed hours
• Bi-monthly salary deposits
• This position will be a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time or part -time on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Fort Myers, FL. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, Florida school SLP positions, or full-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.