Florida Virtual School Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist - 10 Month

PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify. Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities.  We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.  Job Posting End Date: Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on 08-24-2023 Job Title: Florida Virtual School Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist - 10 Month Contract Type: 10 Month Annual Salary: $47,500.00 - $80,701.00 (Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience) Location: FL - HOME OFFICE Job Description Summary: Our Mission is to Equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform. FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. The Position: Position General Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist promotes and enhances the overall mission of FLVS by providing services and resources for students who have speech and/or language impairments while ensuring requirements are met for students with disabilities as mandated by district, state, and federal requirements and regulations. The Speech-Language Pathologist works directly with the schools, families, and students to identify student needs, administer assessments, interpret assessment results, coordinate therapy sessions, and provide direct and indirect services based on established IEP goals and objectives. Essential Position Functions: Organizes and maintains a caseload of students Coordinates and facilitates meetings as needed/as required for each student assigned to the caseload Coordinates scheduling and provides specialized therapy services and supports through individual and/or group sessions that focus on meeting the educational and social and emotional needs of the student(s) Maintains timely, detailed, accurate service logs in an online platform Uses multiple data sources to produce measurable goals and objectives to develop appropriate Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) to meet individual student needs Chooses and/or creates appropriate activities, interventions, and supports necessary to develop speech, voice, fluency, and language skills by employing instruction/therapeutic methods to meet each student’s individual needs Monitors and assesses student achievement; develops and disseminates progress reports at least quarterly Selects and administers screeners, assessments, and evaluations for students in a virtual platform Develops comprehensive reports and provides analysis and interpretation of results and proposed treatment plans Gathers background information as necessary on the student’s educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining potential causes of speech disorders Complies with evaluation standards and determines eligibility for services based on the Florida Department of Education eligibility guidelines for speech and language impairments Manages the documentation and implementation required for staffing, annual reviews, re-evaluations, and dismissal processes Provides families with the required information regarding the IDEA Procedural Safeguards Utilizes the Florida DOE Portal to Exceptional Education Resources (PEER) program for ESE/IEP paperwork Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in the Student Support Team meetings, IEP meetings, and 504 meetings as required Responds in a timely manner to referrals from the Student Support Team, ESE, 504, and requests from parents or school staff Communicates regularly with students, parents, teachers, other school/district staff, and external stakeholders, and provides training and materials as applicable Provides input on program needs, needs of the schools, and scheduling of SLP services Instructs students and parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment Prepares and maintains accurate, punctual records for regular tracking and monitoring to provide data required for Survey reports, audits, program planning, and comprehensive needs assessments and to meet district, state, and federal policies Remains current concerning best practices, instructional and technological advances, and other matters concerning speech-language therapy by continued professional development through a variety of means and disseminates new knowledge to other stakeholders Maintains confidentiality of student and other professional information and protects the privacy of student records per The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Fosters and maintains positive rapport with current contract customers, to ensure client satisfaction Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.) Minimum Requirements: Education/Licensure/Certification: Master’s Degree or higher with graduate major in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders Florida Department of Education Certification in Speech-Language Impaired (K-12) and/or licensure in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulations Experience: Minimum of three years in field of Speech-Language Pathology Minimum of three years in the field of Education Teletherapy and virtual education experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Knowledge of current trends and research in speech, hearing, and language impairments and related therapies Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and legislation related to identification, evaluation, remediation, and implementation of physical therapy programs Understanding of associated laws (IDEA, ADA, Section 504) and the legal rights related to the program Demonstrate the ability to successfully support the FLVS core competencies, values, and expectation for student-centered behaviors Knowledge of students in a distance-learning environment Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies Work independently with little direct supervision Ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team Responsible, accountable, and self-motivated Strong work ethic to achieve school goals Effective multi-tasking and time management skills Ability to utilize all required and recommended FLVS computer applications Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement procedures CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS: COMMUNICATION SKILLS Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience CUSTOMER FOCUS Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes FLVS in community by serving as a FLVS ambassador or volunteer INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS: PEER RELATIONSHIPS Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal “noise”; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers CREATIVITY Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially “fail fast” SELF KNOWLEDGE Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn’t defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions PLANNING Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results ORGANIZING Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner PROBLEM SOLVING Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers DRIVE FOR RESULTS Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions: Frequency of travel: Frequent travel is required for meetings, trainings, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Why join Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint? Whether you’re part of our instructional staff, working with students on a personal, one-on-one basis to push them toward success, or one of our support staff members who work tirelessly to ensure we’re providing the cutting-edge experience you’d expect from the industry leader, all of us at FLVS and FlexPoint work with a common commitment in mind – the student is at the center of every decision we make. Our team members are passionate about delivering a high-quality, technology-based education that provides the skills and knowledge students need for success. We’re always looking to add to our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals working across the state of Florida to transform education worldwide. Who we are Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint offer services for every learner, school, district, teacher, and beyond. We know that individualized learning, paired with innovation, can unlock endless possibilities. Join our team, and together, let’s lift learning above the status quo. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) provides high-quality, Kindergarten-12th grade online education to students, schools, and districts across Florida. As a fully accredited statewide public school district, students benefit from tuition-free, full-time and part-time online school options with state-certified teachers. Our team is here to provide families with a safe, reliable, and flexible education in a supportive environment. FlexPoint is the national arm of FLVS, serving schools and districts globally, providing digital K-12 courses that result in high student performance outcomes, easy-to-use online platforms, and educator training and support. Revenue generated from our work with districts outside of Florida is reinvested into the creation of the highest-quality courses, and the development of new educational technologies. Our commitment At Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and FlexPoint we value our diverse and dedicated team of instructors and support staff.  Our values of excellence, innovation, community, balance, and communication create a work environment in which everyone feels confident and appreciated.  Our organization and team members do more than just talk about our values; we live them and rely on them to be the foundation of everything we do. We recognize that without the instructors and staff who comprise our team, we would not be able to give our students the educational experience they deserve. Whether you’re part of our instructional staff working with students one-on-one to propel them toward success, or one of our support staff members working tirelessly to ensure we’re providing the cutting-edge experience you’d expect from the industry leader, all of us at work with a common commitment in mind – the student is at the center of every decision we make. Our team members are passionate about delivering high-quality digital learning on a robust online platform to achieve content mastery for student success. Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, sets forth certain requirements for public employers to accord preferences, in appointment, retention, and promotion, to certain veterans and certain family members of eligible veterans who are Florida residents. The relevant portions of the law apply to “the state and its political subdivisions.” School districts are subject to the requirements of Chapter 295 and preference will be given accordingly.

Salary : $47,500 - $80,701