Job Description
Job Description
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, active SLP license and 1+ year of Speech-Language Pathology experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A school-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) opportunity is available in Southeast Florida Coastal area, including locations in Port St. Lucie and Ft. Pierce, FL. This contract position offers both full-time and part-time options with a focus on conducting evaluations, especially for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role requires SLP professionals who are skilled in managing caseloads primarily involving evaluations to help the district catch up with assessment needs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for K-8 students, including those in ASD and Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) cluster programs.
- Collaborate with onsite SLP and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants to support students communication development.
- Manage caseloads across one to two schools depending on assignment.
- Participate in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) based on evaluation outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Active licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Experience conducting evaluations, particularly for children with autism.
- Ability to work onsite at assigned schools: Oak Hammock K-8 in Port St. Lucie (2 days per week), and CA Moore K-7 and FK Sweet Elementary in Ft. Pierce (split or full-time schedule).
- Willingness to comply with district fingerprinting requirements, with potential for prints to be pulled from the Department of Health to expedite credentialing.
Location: Port St. Lucie and Ft. Pierce, FL
Benefits & Perks:
- Flexible scheduling options including full-time or part-time engagements.
- Opportunity to impact student success in diverse educational settings.
- Focused role primarily on evaluations, allowing specialized skill application.
This contract role is scheduled to start ASAP, continuing through early June. If you have a passion for speech pathology in educational environments and possess experience with autism evaluations, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to support student development. Apply now to contribute your expertise in these Southeast Florida schools.