SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST*

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.BASIC OBJECTIVESThe primary responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist are to identify and assess individuals who may have speech/language/hearing disorders and to recommend appropriate therapeutic and instructional intervention.JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES1. Organizes and implements a speech and language screening process in a time frame or sequence consistent with district directors. 2. Assists in the identification of hearing disorders and makes recommendations for diagnostic evaluations.3. Diagnoses speech and language disorders and makes referrals for additional diagnostic testing, when indicated, and maintains relevant records.4. Develops a speech therapy schedule consistent with placement and frequency as indicated on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student.5. Conducts therapy sessions consistent with clinical intervention practices.6. Informs classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel of progress of students receiving speech/language/hearing services.7. Develops and maintains communication with other allied professionals.8. Contains professional growth through a review of the literature, membership in professional organizations, attendance at professional meetings and participation at inservice programs.9. Promotes the acceptance, support and utilization of speech/language/hearing services in the school and the community.10. Meets and consults with parents, administrators and others to develop individual educational plans for students who are speech and/or language impaired.11. Participates in transition planning.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis is light work which includes the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSAs specified in the State Statutes.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSTo create your candidate profile, you will need to gather the following:Personal informationCurrent resume and work historyCertification informationFor certification information, please visit M-DCPS - Instructional Certification* Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:* U.S. Mail addressed to:Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk,1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150Miami, FL 33132*