School Speech Language Pathologist Spanish

About the Role Mi Escuela Montessori is seeking a Bilingual SLP to serve as a diagnostic leader and therapeutic expert for our PreK-8th grade community. This role is a "Clinical-Educational Hybrid," designed for a professional who thrives on the intersection of evidence-based therapy and the Montessori philosophy of "Follow the Child." Key Responsibilities Diagnostic Leadership: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for Spanish/English bilingual students using culturally responsive tools to distinguish between language difference and disorder. Hybrid Service Model: Provide targeted intervention through a mix of classroom-based support and specialized pull-out sessions. Clinical Compliance: Write child-centered IEPs and maintain documentation to Medicaid billing specifications. Collaborative Screening: Partner with Montessori Guides to provide interactive classroom screenings and demonstrations. Family Partnership: Lead IEP meetings and parent consultations in both English and Spanish. Position Benefits & Training Perks Market-Leading Pay: We pay on the 216-day salary scale for a 196-day work schedule, offering a premium daily rate compared to standard district roles. Professional Credentialing: 100% reimbursement for annual ASHA dues and Florida State License fees. Clinical Fellowship (CF) Support: We are a supported CF site. For exceptional new graduates, the school will provide and fund the required ASHA-certified external supervision/mentorship. Montessori Professional Path: Sponsored Montessori Orientation training to bridge clinical therapy with the Montessori prepared environment. Annual Clinical Stipend: $750 annual professional development stipend for CEUs, specialized certifications, or conference registrations. Protected Documentation Time: Dedicated "Compliance Blocks" during the work week for Medicaid logging and evaluation reports. Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Licensure: Valid Florida SLP License (Department of Health) or Florida Educator Certificate in Speech-Language Impaired. Language: Native or professional-grade bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal). Clinical Skills: Experience writing IEPs and a strong understanding of Medicaid billing requirements. ASHA Certification: CCC-SLP preferred (Clinical Fellows with strong bilingual backgrounds and a desire for Montessori integration are encouraged to apply). #J-18808-Ljbffr