Speech-Language Pathologist

Pepin Academies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepin Academies in the Town of Florida, New York is seeking a qualified individual to organize and implement therapy programs for speech, language, and hearing-impaired students. Responsibilities include preparing educational and therapy plans, collaborating with exceptional student education teachers, and providing direct supervision of support staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communications Sciences and Disorders and a valid Florida certification. Engagement with parents and adherence to school standards are also required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field required.
• Valid certification in Florida for the position.

Responsibilities

• Organize therapy programs for speech Language and hearing-impaired students.
• Collaborate with other teachers to develop educational programs.
• Lead evaluation teams for screening tests.

Education

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

Valid Florida certification or appropriate state license

Job description

This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language, and hearing‑impaired students, and for 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.
• Provide instructional ideas that are appropriate for exceptional students within the classroom situation.
• Ensure that each student in the program has necessary evaluation records in their permanent record.
• Attend Individualised 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.

School Expectations

All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; support Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and 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 the field or hold the appropriate Florida state license for the position.