Speech & Language Pathologist / 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 41,937 - 59,729; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefits Package

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a full-time Speech & Language Pathologist in Port Charlotte, Florida, to evaluate students with speech disorders and provide therapy. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and must be eligible for Florida teaching certification.

This role involves maintaining student progress records and collaborating with teachers and parents to promote language skills. A competitive salary of $36.90 per hour is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Florida teaching certificate in Speech‑Language Impaired (Grades K‑12) or licensed by Florida Department of Health as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• School‑based or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students suspected of speech and/or language disorders.
• Provide therapy to eligible students as indicated in the IEP.
• Conduct speech/language screenings on referred students.
• Interpret evaluation results to parents and staff.
• Participate in development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintain progress data and communicate it to parents.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Communication Disorders

Florida Teaching Certificate

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Speech & Language Pathologist / 2026-2027

Job Details

• Job ID: 5721838
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $36.90 Per Hour

Job Description

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package with a robust employee benefits offering, including access to plan options for supplemental and other options. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center providing no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or other areas accepted by DOE for Florida certification.
• Must be eligible for Florida teaching certificate in Speech‑Language Impaired (Grades K‑12) OR licensed through the Florida Department of Health as a Speech‑Language Pathologist (ASHA).

Preferred Qualifications

• School‑based experience or pediatric experience in non‑school based settings.

Performance Responsibilities

• Evaluates, including observations when required, students suspected of speech and/or language disorders.
• Provides therapy (in person or virtual per district guidelines) for eligible students as indicated in the IEP.
• Conducts speech/language screenings on kindergarten students, school‑age students referred for ESE Programs, and other school‑age students referred by teachers/parents, as needed.
• Interprets to parents and the staff results of the speech and/or language evaluations.
• Participates as a member of the eligibility staffing committee for students evaluated in speech and/or language.
• Participates in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for students needing speech and/or language services and attend annual reviews and other IEP team meetings as requested.
• Maintains progress data on enrolled students. Communicates progress to parents.
• Conducts re‑evaluations for speech and/or language students as required by state or district guidelines and/or IEP team requests.
• Recommends dismissal of students from the speech and/or language program when appropriate.
• Assists with transition of students from one level of school to another, (e.g. elementary to middle).
• Provides follow‑up hearing screenings when requested.
• Adheres to federal and state regulations and district programs and procedures.
• Keeps records as required by federal and state regulations including daily attendance consult and collaboration logs, and therapy logs utilizing district provided software and applications.
• Promotes generalization of speech and/or language skills by working closely with teachers and parents.
• Works collaboratively as a member of the school/district team, and serves as a resource to school‑based personnel.
• Maintains applicable professional credentials.
• Keeps current in the field of speech/language pathology.
• Submits fee for service records as required by the District for Medicaid billing.
• Performs other job‑related functions as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug‑free workplace policy – Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124. Charlotte County Public Schools consider veteran’s preferences for all positions in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07.