Classical Preparatory School (CPS) provides a traditional classical education to scholars from toddler through 12th grade. We were the first classical charter school in the state of Florida, located just north of Tampa. A classical/liberal arts education is the educational gold standard for creating innovators, thinkers, and leaders. CPS aims to equip our scholars with the tools needed to excel in higher education and to be moral and intellectual leaders in a self-governing society, something more relevant than ever in today’s complex and ever-changing world.
Position Summary
The K-12 Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for developing, planning, organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech and language-impaired scholars.
OverviewPosition: Full-time
- Work Schedule: 7:20 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Monday through Friday, 195 contract days
- Benefits: Insurance benefits, 3% match of employee retirement contribution, and 7 days of PTO
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field
- Enrollment in a Master’s degree program at an accredited institution in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, or related field
- OR
- Acceptance into a Master’s degree program at an accredited institution in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, or related field, within a year of hire
To be considered as a K-5 Speech Language Pathologist, a candidate must…
- Possess a valid and current Florida certification in field, or hold appropriate state license for position
- Have comprehensive knowledge of speech, language, hearing and communication disorders and effective methods of treatment
- Work as a thought partner with the school Administration and Leadership Team members
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing
- Assume the best in challenging moments and be solutions-oriented when raising concerns
Specific tasks required of this role include, but are not limited to the following:
- Design a therapy program in accordance with Classical Preparatory School (CPS) Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs and the needs of scholars.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language and communication disorders based on an assessment of scholar needs and in accordance with CPS procedures.
- Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to scholars as required to determine the need for clinical services.
- Provide therapy to scholars based on needs outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), provide schedules for students, and complete appropriate follow-up and documentation related to therapy.
- Develop an individualized educational and therapy plan annually for each scholar, in accordance with CPS procedures.
- Collaborate with teachers to assist in ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved.
- Participate in the development of student IEPs and implement them as necessary to ensure students’ needs are being met appropriately.
- Participate in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process, the in-school staffing process, and the screening process as appropriate.
- Conduct grade-wide hearing screenings once a year in grades stipulated by District procedures.
- Maintain open lines of communication with scholars, parent(s)/guardian(s), and teachers regarding progress and information to support scholar needs and services.
- Record, prepare, and maintain required reports and documentation; ensure confidentiality is maintained as required by federal, state, and District policies.
- Maintain a scholar-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative and accommodates the differing needs of scholars.
- Follow District policies and procedures concerning education, health, safety, personal information, and the well-being of students.
- Maintain required certifications, participate in professional development workshops and in-service training sessions as required, attend required meetings, and keep abreast of current educational trends, laws, regulations, and statutes.
- Maintain the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct by fulfilling expected obligations to students, the public, and the education profession while adhering to all rules and requirements.
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