Speech and Language Pathologist ( 2 Positions) 26/27 SY - JOB# 4356 - EXTENDED
- TrulyHired
- Sebring, FL, USA
- Jul 09, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Speech & Language Pathologist
ASSIGNMENT: Speech & Language Pathologist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited educational institution (Acceptance into a graduate program in same is required prior to expiration of temporary certificate)Certification in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida and/or licensure in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida, Department of Professional RegulationsPhysical requirements to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if requiredSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
None at this time
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes long and short range plans based on student needs and consistent with district and state requirementsSelects materials to support learning objectives and meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and special needsPlans a therapy program for eligible students, including implementation and annual review of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)Participates in school level child study teams as appropriateProvides statistical information for program planning, such as, FTE information, severity rating data, end of year reports, matriculation reports, screening results, and other relevant dataSchedules students for speech/language impaired program taking into account the total educational settingOrders materials and supplies for program implementationPrepares and maintains audit files on all speech/language impaired studentsMaintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environmentManages time efficientlyManages materials and equipment effectivelyEstablishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of techniques and instruments used to diagnose speech/language impairmentsIdentifies students who have speech and/or language impairments through screening and/or diagnostic assessmentsDetermines eligibility for speech/language impaired programAnalyzes/interprets results of screening or diagnostic assessmentDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of assigned area (speech/language pathology)Applies principles of learning and effective teachingUses appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet student's needsUses strategies appropriate for working with students from diverse backgroundsProvides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively involved in the learning processRecognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention referral, or reporting actionAssists audiologist in conducting hearing screening and medical follow-up for referred studentsConsults with parents, teachers, principals, and others as appropriate, concerning general guidelines of speech and language development and specifically students enrolled in the programUses effective, positive intercommunications skillsInterprets educational policies, programs, and procedures relative to the speech/language programCommunicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and communityProvides information and/or inservice to teachers, administrators, and other school personnelEngages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skillsConducts a personal assessment, periodically, to determine professional development needsActs in a professional and ethical manner and adheres, at all times, to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional ConductPerform and fulfills professional responsibilitiesPerforms other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy
PAYGRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule
(Note: Bachelor's level Speech Language Impaired teachers will be eligible for a Temporary Educator's Certificate and paid as an Associate Teacher; upon meeting requirements for Professional Educator's Certificate or full state licensure, index will be applied to base salary.)
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Reformatted 12/2007
Reformatted 2/23/2016
Revised 6/6/2016
APA Approved 10/11/2016
Modified 8/20/2021
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasksWillingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunityWillingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Speech & Language Pathologist
ASSIGNMENT: Speech & Language Pathologist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited educational institution (Acceptance into a graduate program in same is required prior to expiration of temporary certificate)Certification in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida and/or licensure in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida, Department of Professional RegulationsPhysical requirements to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if requiredSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
None at this time
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes long and short range plans based on student needs and consistent with district and state requirementsSelects materials to support learning objectives and meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and special needsPlans a therapy program for eligible students, including implementation and annual review of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)Participates in school level child study teams as appropriateProvides statistical information for program planning, such as, FTE information, severity rating data, end of year reports, matriculation reports, screening results, and other relevant dataSchedules students for speech/language impaired program taking into account the total educational settingOrders materials and supplies for program implementationPrepares and maintains audit files on all speech/language impaired studentsMaintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environmentManages time efficientlyManages materials and equipment effectivelyEstablishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of techniques and instruments used to diagnose speech/language impairmentsIdentifies students who have speech and/or language impairments through screening and/or diagnostic assessmentsDetermines eligibility for speech/language impaired programAnalyzes/interprets results of screening or diagnostic assessmentDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of assigned area (speech/language pathology)Applies principles of learning and effective teachingUses appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet student's needsUses strategies appropriate for working with students from diverse backgroundsProvides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively involved in the learning processRecognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention referral, or reporting actionAssists audiologist in conducting hearing screening and medical follow-up for referred studentsConsults with parents, teachers, principals, and others as appropriate, concerning general guidelines of speech and language development and specifically students enrolled in the programUses effective, positive intercommunications skillsInterprets educational policies, programs, and procedures relative to the speech/language programCommunicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and communityProvides information and/or inservice to teachers, administrators, and other school personnelEngages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skillsConducts a personal assessment, periodically, to determine professional development needsActs in a professional and ethical manner and adheres, at all times, to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional ConductPerform and fulfills professional responsibilitiesPerforms other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board Policy
PAYGRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule
(Note: Bachelor's level Speech Language Impaired teachers will be eligible for a Temporary Educator's Certificate and paid as an Associate Teacher; upon meeting requirements for Professional Educator's Certificate or full state licensure, index will be applied to base salary.)
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Reformatted 12/2007
Reformatted 2/23/2016
Revised 6/6/2016
APA Approved 10/11/2016
Modified 8/20/2021
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasksWillingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunityWillingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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