Speech Language Pathologist

The Pepin Academies Inc; 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

• Employee Type Full Time - Exempt

Speech-Language Pathologist

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

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