SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 47,843 - 58,474; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Miami is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist responsible for assessing and addressing speech, language, and hearing disorders in students. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing individualized education plans and conducting therapy sessions. Required qualifications include necessary credentials as per state standards. The position offers a starting teacher salary of $53,159 annually, and supports personal and professional growth within a diverse school environment.

Qualifications

• Identify and assess speech/language/hearing disorders.
• Develop treatment plans and therapy schedules.
• Maintain communication with parents and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements a speech and language screening process.
• Diagnoses speech and language disorders and refers for additional testing.
• Conducts therapy sessions according to intervention practices.

Skills

Assessment of speech/language disorders

Recommendation of therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Credentials as a Speech-Language Pathologist as specified in State Statutes

Job description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Miami, Florida

Job Details

• Job ID: 5508728
• Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Posted: Jan 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES The primary responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist are to identify and assess individuals who may have speech/language/hearing disorders and to recommend appropriate therapeutic and instructional intervention.

Responsibilities

1. Organizes and implements a speech and language screening process in a time frame or sequence consistent with district directors.
2. Assists in the identification of hearing disorders and makes recommendations for diagnostic evaluations.
3. Diagnoses speech and language disorders and makes referrals for additional diagnostic testing, when indicated, and maintains relevant records.
4. Develops a speech therapy schedule consistent with placement and frequency as indicated on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
5. Conducts therapy sessions consistent with clinical intervention practices.
6. Informs classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel of progress of students receiving speech/language/hearing services.
7. Develops and maintains communication with other allied professionals.
8. Contains professional growth through a review of the literature, membership in professional organizations, attendance at professional meetings and participation at inservice programs.
9. Promotes the acceptance, support and utilization of speech/language/hearing services in the school and the community.
10. Meets and consults with parents, administrators and others to develop individual educational plans for students who are speech and/or language impaired.
11. Participates in transition planning.

Physical Requirements

This is light work which includes the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

As specified in the State Statutes.

Application Requirements

To create your candidate profile, you will need to gather the following:

• Personal information
• Current resume and work history
• Certification information
• Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
• U.S. Mail addressed to:
  Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150, Miami, FL 33132
• Electronic Mail to: [e-mail]
  You must use National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
• Two professional references: Uploaded References must be on letterhead OR on the District’s Reference Form, have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidate): Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standard, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee. M-DPCS - Personnel Services and Fingerprinting. Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

*(includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

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