Speech Language Pathologist

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Possess a valid and current Florida certification in…