**School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)**
_Serving a Forward-Focused School District in Lakeland, FL | 2025-2026 School Year_
Are you passionate about student-centered care and ready to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, evolving educational community? We're seeking Independent Contractor Speech-Language Pathologists to support a school district that is actively refocusing its mission and investing in leadership, equity, and whole-child success.
This district is committed to creating inclusive learning environments, expanding authentic learning experiences, and preparing students for life beyond the classroom. You'll have the opportunity to work in a setting where your expertise directly contributes to a vision of growth, collaboration, and student empowerment.
**What You'll Do:**
- Provide speech and language therapy services to K-12 students
- Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and screenings
- Participate in IEP development and meetings
- Collaborate with educators, families, and school teams to support communication goals
- Deliver services aligned with the district's commitment to equity and individualized support
**Why Partner with Us:**
- Competitive independent contractor rates
- Reimbursement for documentation, report writing, and IEP meeting attendance
- Flexible scheduling
- Access to clinical support and professional development resources
- Be part of a school district striving for meaningful change and leadership at all levels
**You're a great fit if you:**
- Have experience working with children or in school-based settings
- Are committed to culturally responsive, student-first practices
- Thrive in collaborative, purpose-driven environments
**Join a district where transformation is more than a goal-it's the plan.**
Apply today and help shape the future for students.
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Why Pediatric Therapeutic Services?
Looking to impact the future of children's lives? At PTS, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. PTS is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.
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