Speech Language Pathologist

Job Overview Sarasota County Schools is seeking a Speech / Language Pathologist to provide a comprehensive program for students referred to the speech / language impaired program. Starting salary is $65,000 minimum, with opportunity for additional experience credit and 100% employee benefits covered by the district. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution. Certification in Speech / Language Pathology by FLDOE and/or licensure in Speech / Language Pathology by the state of Florida, Department of Health Professional Regulations. Key Responsibilities Establish short- and long-range plans based on student needs and consistent with District and state requirements. Select materials to support learning objectives and meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and special needs. Plan a therapy program for eligible students, including implementation and annual review of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Participate in school-level child study teams as appropriate. Provide statistical information for program planning, such as FTE information, severity rating data, end-of-year reports, matriculation reports, screening results and other relevant data. Schedule students for the speech / language impaired program taking into account the total educational setting. Order materials and supplies for program implementation as required. Prepare and maintain audit files on all speech / language impaired students. Maintain a positive, organized and safe learning environment. Manage time, materials and equipment effectively. Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures. Identify students who have speech and/or language impairments through screening and/or diagnostic assessments. Application Instructions To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools Certified application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open Speech / Language Pathologist posting under District Positions. Visit Human Resources' website to start your application! District Perks 100% employer-paid benefits Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS) New teacher mentorship program New teacher orientation Laptops provided for all teachers Interactive white boards in all classrooms Free professional development opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Sarasota County School District