2026-2027 Speech-Language Pathologist

Pepin Academies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepin Academies in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Speech‑Language Pathologist to implement therapy programs for students with speech, language, and hearing impairments. You'll collaborate with teachers and other staff, prepare educational plans, and provide diagnostic evaluations for students.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess valid certification or state license. You will also supervise therapy assistants and adhere to required professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communications Sciences and Disorders.
• Valid Florida certification or appropriate state license.
• Skills in designing educational and therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Organizing therapy programs for speech and hearing-impaired students.
• Preparing educational plans based on individual assessments.
• Providing diagnostic testing and evaluation for students.

Skills

Speech language therapy

Communication strategies

Collaboration with teachers

Diagnostic testing

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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 the 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 the 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.
• Adhere to the Standards and requirements necessary for licensure.
• If applicable, use classroom strategies proven to be effective in the Teacher Evaluation Framework.

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.