SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Miami-Dade County Public Schools • Miami, FL

221d • $53,053

About The Position

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Requirements

• As specified in the State Statutes.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements a speech and language screening process in a time frame or sequence consistent with district directors.
• Assists in the identification of hearing disorders and makes recommendations for diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnoses speech and language disorders and makes referrals for additional diagnostic testing, when indicated, and maintains relevant records.
• Develops a speech therapy schedule consistent with placement and frequency as indicated on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.
• Conducts therapy sessions consistent with clinical intervention practices.
• Informs classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel of progress of students receiving speech/language/hearing services.
• Develops and maintains communication with other allied professionals.
• Contains professional growth through a review of the literature, membership in professional organizations, attendance at professional meetings and participation at inservice programs.
• Promotes the acceptance, support and utilization of speech/language/hearing services in the school and the community.
• Meets and consults with parents, administrators and others to develop individual educational plans for students who are speech and/or language impaired.
• Participates in transition planning.

Benefits

• Starting Salary: $53,053.00 (includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,003)
• New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support