Pediatric School Speech Pathology | Tavernier, Florida

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 pediatric-focused Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) opportunity is available in Tavernier, FL, serving children ages 2 to 18 in a K-12 school setting under a one-year contract with potential for extension or permanent placement. This role involves working in an outpatient clinic environment with an emphasis on individualized therapy rather than group sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments, evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy targeting pragmatics, receptive and expressive language, reading, writing, articulation, and support for high-functioning autism.
• Monitor progress primarily for children with mild to moderate communication challenges.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to advocate and plan for student needs.
• Collaborate with educational and clinical teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Experience working in pediatric settings with school-aged children (ages 2-18).
• Expertise in pediatrics, including familiarity with school-based therapy and outpatient clinical practices.
• Completion or current status as a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) SLP is acceptable.
• Knowledgeable in addressing pragmatic language difficulties, reading and writing delays, and articulation disorders.
• Skilled in supporting children diagnosed with high-functioning autism.
• Comfortable working with mild to moderate cases; no medically fragile clients are served.

Location:

• Position based in Tavernier, Florida, serving the South Florida pediatric population.

This continuous school year contract role is ideal for speech-language pathologists seeking a dynamic outpatient pediatric setting with opportunities for career growth and contract extensions. Candidates committed to delivering individualized care and collaborating on educational teams will find this an excellent fit.

Qualified SLP professionals are encouraged to apply to contribute meaningful clinical services that support children's communication and educational success.