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Speech/lang Pathologist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,140 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
School/Center:
Jupiter Elementary School Location:
950 Tupelo Road, S.Palm Bay Job Number:
000762School Year:
2027FY Position:
SPEECH/LANG PATHOLOGIST
Subtitle/Areas:
Apply By:
07/29/2026Date Available:
08/03/2026Status:
All Applicants Contract:
10Month Hours/Day:
8.000Qualifications/Certifications:
SUMMARY/SCOPE/GOAL
Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and school personnel to identify, evaluate, and provide therapy services to students whose speech and/or language impairments adversely impact their ability to perform and/or function in the typical learning environment.QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED:
- MA/MS or higher with a graduate major in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology from and accredited educational institution and eligible for DOE certification or DOH License. OR
- BA/BA in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution and must be enrolled in Graduate-level coursework prior to expiration of temporary DOE certification.
PREFERRED/DESIRED
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training) may be required by assignment.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/TRAINING
REQUIRED:
- Eligibility for certification form the Florida Department of Education in Speech-Language Impaired and/or Licensure from the Florida Department of Health in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Valid State Driver
- s License.
PREFERRED/DESIRED
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)