School Speech Language Pathologist Spanish

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Full Time Lakeland, FL, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1014

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

About the Role: Clinical Excellence in a Montessori Setting

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."

You will lead the diagnostic process for our dual-language learners, manage a caseload that blends Inclusion (Push-in) and Pull-out therapy, and serve as a cultural liaison for our Spanish-speaking families.

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.

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: A $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).