2026-2027 Speech-Language Pathologist

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.