Speech Language Pathologist

Classical Prep; Spring Hill (FL); Sur place; USD 43 875 - 53 625; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contribution matching

Résumé du poste

A private educational institution in New York seeks a K-12 Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement therapy programs for speech and language-impaired students. The position is full-time, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and eligibility for Florida certification. Candidates should possess strong collaboration and communication skills. The school offers a competitive starting salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment to help students thrive.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid and current Florida certification or appropriate state license.
• Comprehensive knowledge of speech, language, hearing disorders, and effective treatments.
• Effective communication with various audiences, both orally and in writing.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a therapy program for speech and language-impaired scholars.
• Evaluate and treat speech, language, and communication disorders based on assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet individualized student needs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Knowledge of speech disorders

Collaboration with teachers

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Enrollment in a Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology

Description du poste

The K-12 Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech and language‑impaired scholars.

Overview

• Starting Salary: $48,750 for the 2026-27 school year
• Additional Compensation: Eligible for referendum supplement based on verified years of experience as a certified teacher.
• Position: Full‑time, exempt
• Work Schedule: 7:20 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 195 contract days
• Benefits: New full‑time employees are eligible for insurance coverage beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment, a 3% match of employee retirement contributions with a two‑year vesting period, and 5 days (40 hours) of PTO.
• Reports to Teaching and Learning Coordinator

* Work hours are subject to change.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field
• Enrollment in a Master’s degree program at an accredited institution in the field of Speech‑Language Pathology, or related field
• OR
• Acceptance into a Master’s degree program at an accredited institution in the field of Speech‑Language Pathology, or related field, within a year of hire

Specific tasks required of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design a therapy program in accordance with Classical Preparatory School (CPS) Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs and the needs of scholars.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language and communication disorders based on an assessment of scholar needs and in accordance with CPS procedures.
• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to scholars as required to determine the need for clinical services.
• Provide therapy to scholars based on needs outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), provide schedules for students, and complete appropriate follow‑up and documentation related to therapy.
• Develop an individualized educational and therapy plan annually for each scholar, in accordance with CPS procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers to assist in ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved
• Participate in the development of student IEPs and implement them as necessary to ensure students’ needs are being met appropriately.
• Participate in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process, the in‑school staffing process, and the screening process as appropriate.
• Conduct grade‑wide hearing screenings once a year in grades stipulated by District procedures
• Maintain open lines of communication with scholars, parent(s)/guardian(s), and teachers regarding progress and information to support scholar needs and services.
• Record, prepare, and maintain required reports and documentation; ensure confidentiality is maintained as required by federal, state, and District policies.
• Maintain a scholar‑centered learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative and accommodates the differing needs of scholars.
• Follow District policies and procedures concerning education, health, safety, personal information, and the well‑being of students.
• Maintain required certifications, participate in professional development workshops and in‑service training sessions as required, attend required meetings, and keep abreast of current educational trends, laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Maintain the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct by fulfilling expected obligations to students, the public, and the education profession while adhering to all rules and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered as a K-12 Speech Language Pathologist, a candidate must…

• Possess a valid and current Florida certification in field, or hold appropriate state license for position
• Have comprehensive knowledge of speech, language, hearing and communication disorders and effective methods of treatment
• Work as a thought partner with the school Administration and Leadership Team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing
• Assume the best in challenging moments and be solutions‑oriented when raising concerns

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual school working conditions
• May be noisy during high student traffic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Be able to work in heat, cold, damp, and dry conditions
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and/or pull
• Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, such as carrying items up to 15lbs; continuously walking or standing for long periods of time

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Classical Preparatory School’s evaluation rubric.