SLP (12 mo)

The Pepin Academies Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend (when applicable)

Job summary

Pepin Academies in Tampa, FL invites a Speech-Language Pathologist for a 12-month, full-time exempt role. Design and implement therapy programs for students with speech, language, and hearing needs, coordinating with ESE staff to support the school’s educational goals.

The role requires Florida certification or state licensure, and includes responsibilities such as Medicaid provider processes, documentation, and collaboration with teachers across campuses, including summer services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communications Sciences and Disorders.
• Florida certification or state license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design educational and therapy plans annually for each student based on individually assessed needs.
• Coordinate with ESE teachers to align therapy with the overall educational program.
• Obtain and maintain approval as a Medicaid provider.
• Submit documentation for reimbursement of eligible students.
• Participate in in-school staffing and screenings for speech/language/hearing.
• Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing screenings.
• Confer with teachers regarding student needs.
• Provide instructional ideas for exceptional students in the classroom.

Education

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

Florida certification or Florida state license

Job description

• Location 3916 East Hillsborough Ave,Tampa, FL, 33610,United States
• Base Pay $78,400.00 - $84,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time - Exempt

Speech-Language Pathologist (12 Month)

Major Function

This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language and hearing-impaired students and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies.

Duties and 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
• If not currently approved, collaborate with our team to complete the necessary steps to obtain Medicaid provider credentials.
• Submit all required documentation for reimbursement of eligible students through the designated school-approved reimbursement platform.
• Participate in the in-school staffing and screening processes as appropriate, including all students referred by the in-school staffing committee for speech language and/or hearing screening tests
• Participate on evaluation teams for speech, language, and hearing-impaired students as appropriate
• Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing speech and/or language screenings
• Confer with the classroom teacher as requested concerning any educational needs of the student
• Make available to teachers, instructional ideas that are appropriate for exceptional students within the classroom situation
• Ensure that each student in the program has necessary evaluation records in his/her permanent record
• Attend Individualized Education Plan meetings and supply planning notes/progress reports to school personnel and to parents of exceptional students as necessary and requested
• Provide direct supervision of roles and responsibilities for speech language pathology assistant(s)
• Compensated with stipend, when applicable
• Adheres to the Standards and requirements necessary for licensure
• If applicable, use classroom strategies proven to be effective in the Teacher Evaluation Framework
• Provide both regular and compensatory services across multiple campuses during traditional school breaks, including summer.
• Supervise SLPa when necessary (additional stipend provided)

School Expectations

All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Minimum 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