What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Kelly Pediatric Therapy?
Location: Frederick County, Maryland
Pay Rate: $65–$75 per hour
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Setting: Elementary School
Start Date: November 2026 – End of the School Year
Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide school-based speech and language services in an elementary school setting in Frederick County, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for an SLP looking for competitive compensation, a supportive clinical team, and the flexibility of a 1099 independent contractor arrangement.
Responsibilities-
Provide speech and language evaluations, therapy, and intervention services to elementary school students.
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Assess and address students' speech, language, communication, and related developmental needs.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with students' IEP goals.
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Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and other school professionals.
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Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation, including evaluations, progress reports, and service records.
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Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of appropriate student goals.
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Help students improve communication skills to support academic achievement and classroom participation.
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Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent qualifying education.
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Current Maryland SLP licensure and any required school-based credentials.
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Experience working with pediatric or school-aged populations preferred.
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Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, you're never on your own. Our Clinical Directors provide mentorship, guidance, and ongoing clinical support to help you succeed. We offer assistance with IEP development, progress monitoring, documentation, and reporting, along with professional development opportunities and continuing education units (CEUs).
Join a team that values your expertise and provides the support you need to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.
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Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?
Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy 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.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Salary : $65 - $75