Speech-Language Pathologist The School District of Lee County is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist at Ida S Baker High 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. Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred. Industry certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable. 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 Employee insurance plans including free employee health and life insurance Retirement programs Employee benefits & wellness programs including monetary incentives Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office) Free professional development A variety of discount partners Additional Compensation: $5,000 School SLP bonus (thanks to FutureMakers Coalition) $8,000 SLP with Certificate of Clinical competency -OR- $7,492.50 SLP without Certificate of Clinical Competency $4,050 annual incentive for a Specialist Degree (if obtained) $5,062.50 annual incentive for a Doctorate Degree (if obtained) Eligible for a salary credit with verified and accepted years of relevant experience Eligible for a relocation incentive of $3,000 if moving to Lee County, FL About the School District of Lee County The School District of Lee County is the eighth-largest district in Florida and America's 33rd-largest school district.* We proudly educate approximately 99,000 students in grades K-12, with thousands more adult learners. We are one of the county’s largest employers, with approximately 12,000 full- and part-time employees, and with the District's construction program, building new schools and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developers. *Source: National Center for Education Statistics Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $73,033.75 per year Benefits: 401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Education: Master's (Required) License/Certification: Speech Language Pathology License (Required) Ability to Commute: Cape Coral, FL (Required) Work Location: In person