Speech Language Pathologist

The School District of Lee County is hiring Speech Language Pathologists for the 2026-2027 school year who will provide assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and instructional support services for speech-language impaired students in order to meet requirements for provision of individual educational programs with students with disabilities as mandated by District, state, and federal requirements and regulations. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Valid Florida teaching certificate and/or valid license in speech-language pathology. Essential Job Functions Administer in-depth diagnostic evaluations for disorders of language, articulation, voice, and fluency and provide reports. Schedule meetings and contact parents, teachers, and administrators for the purpose of eligibility staffing, individual educational plan (IEP) meetings, and conferences. Participate in eligibility and placement committee staffing meetings, Child Study Team meetings, and development of pre-referral classroom interventions. Develop individual educational plans for students on caseload and revise plan annually. Provide speech-language therapy for eligible students as prescribed by individual educational plan. Collaborate with classroom teachers; provide consultation services and support for classroom teachers. Develop therapy schedules that provide optimum conditions for instruction based on individual student needs. Prepare materials for use in therapy. Keep attendance logs and therapy progress notes. Provide quarterly reports and annual progress reports for each student on caseload. Report compliance data and scheduling information to data processor. Conduct reevaluations as required. Maintain accurate and complete reports as required by District, state, and federal regulations. Develop and implement communication boards, augmentative communication systems, and program voice output devices and provide training in use. Provide support for reading initiatives. Conduct in-depth hearing screenings; report results and make appropriate referrals for further follow-up and intervention. Conduct speech-language and hearing screenings for students experiencing academic and behavioral problems. Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide. Your Perks Retirement programs/pension- Florida Retirement Services (FRS) Employee benefits & wellness programs including monetary incentives Maternity/paternity leave Free professional development A variety of discount partners Work/life balance- summers, winter and spring break off! No weekends or evenings required About the School District of Lee County The School District of Lee County is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 27th-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 101,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000+ full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools, and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer. *Source: National Center for Education Statistics #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Texas at Dallas