School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepin Academies is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to organize and implement a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language and hearing-impaired students, and to meet duties outlined in laws and school policies.

The role requires collaboration with ESE teachers, participation in IEP meetings, Medicaid provider enrollment, and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants, with licensure standards maintained, and ongoing documentation of student progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communications Sciences and Disorders.
• Valid Florida certification in field or hold appropriate Florida state license for the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design educational and therapy plans annually for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with Pepin Academies’ procedures.
• Work in coordination with other ESE teachers in planning and developing the exceptional student education program so that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy of Pepin Academies.
• Obtain and maintain approval as a Medicaid provider and collaborate to complete credentialing steps.
• Submit all required documentation for reimbursement of eligible students through the designated school-approved reimbursement platform.
• Participate in in-school staffing and screening processes and evaluation teams for speech language and hearing.
• Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing screenings and confer with teachers on educational needs.
• Provide instructional ideas to teachers for exceptional students and ensure evaluation records are up to date.
• Attend IEP meetings and supply planning notes/progress reports to school personnel and parents.
• Provide supervision of speech language pathology assistants; compensation with stipend where applicable.

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communications Sciences and Disorders

Job description

Pepin Academies is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to organize and implement a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language and hearing-impaired students, and to meet duties outlined in laws and school policies.

The role requires collaboration with ESE teachers, participation in IEP meetings, Medicaid provider enrollment, and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants, with licensure standards maintained, and ongoing documentation of student progress.