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School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Pre-K–5th Grade
AnthroMed Education is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support students in Pre-K through 5th grade in Columbia, MD for the 2026–2027 school year.
This is a great opportunity for an SLP looking for a full-time school-based position with a collaborative team, a diverse student population, and a weighted caseload model designed to account for student needs and workload demands.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Weighted caseload model: Caseloads are adjusted to account for students who may require additional support, including higher service minutes, meetings, and other workload demands.
- Pre-K–5th grade: Work with students across early childhood and elementary school.
- Diverse student population: Support students with a range of communication disorders and severity levels.
- Collaborative caseload planning: Clinicians work together to determine how students and age groups are divided across the team.
- Variety of needs: Many students present with articulation and language delays, with additional experience supporting students with Autism and other low-incidence disabilities.
Position Details
- Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th grade
- Location: Columbia, MD
- School Year: ASAP – June 8, 2027
- Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours/week
- Setting: On-site
- Caseload: Approximately 35–40 students
- Caseload Type: Blended
- Office Space: Shared
What You'll Do
- Provide direct speech-language therapy based on students' IEP goals and individual communication needs.
- Support students with a variety of communication disorders and severity levels.
- Provide individual and small-group therapy as appropriate.
- Support students with articulation and language delays.
- Provide services and interventions for students with Autism and other low-incidence disabilities.
- Conduct speech-language evaluations, screenings, and reevaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor student progress and adjust intervention based on student data.
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to meaningful, individualized speech-language goals.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers.
- Maintain accurate documentation and meet state and district special education requirements.
- Collaborate with other SLPs to support effective caseload distribution and student services.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders.
- Maryland Department of Health SLP License required.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred/required based on experience and licensure status.
- Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply.
- School-based experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience with IEPs and school-based service delivery is a plus.
- Strong communication, organization, flexibility, and collaboration skills.
- Passion for helping students develop communication skills and succeed in the classroom.
Why Join AnthroMed Education?
At AnthroMed Education, we believe SLPs deserve more than simply being placed in a school.
Our clinicians receive ongoing clinical support, professional development, therapy resources, and a community of fellow school-based SLPs throughout the school year.
Whether you're an experienced school-based SLP or beginning your Clinical Fellowship, you'll have a dedicated AnthroMed team supporting you throughout your placement.
Compensation & Perks
- $70,000–$90,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Paid weekly
- Personalized 1:1 clinical support from an experienced Clinical Director
- Bi-weekly SLP team meetings for collaboration, networking, and problem-solving
- Annual materials stipend
- Access to a therapy resource library with 600 materials
- 100% reimbursement for ASHA dues
- 100% reimbursement for Maryland licensure fees
- Free school-based CEUs and professional development opportunities
- Ongoing support from a community of school-based SLPs
- Dedicated support throughout your placement
Benefits
SLPs working 30 hours per week are eligible for full-time benefits, including:
- Medical PPO with $0 employee payroll deduction
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transit)
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% starting Day 1
- 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability
- 100% employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional supplemental Life, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
Interested in a school-based SLP opportunity in Howard County? Apply today to connect with our team and learn more about this full-time position for the 2026–2027 school year!
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AnthroMed LLC does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, military status, height, weight, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000