Speech Language Pathologist at Middleton

The Villages Charter School (VCS) opened in August 2000 and is one of the most successful public charter schools in Florida. In fact, VCS has been a "High Performing Charter School [http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=1002.33&URL=1000-1099/1002/Sections/1002.331.html]", earned a "School of Excellence [http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.631.html]" and has received 23 straight "A" ratings from the Florida Department of Education! This year, VCS earned the “Cognia School and Systems of Distinction [https://www.cognia.org/services/accreditation-certification/schools-of-distinction/]” from the international accreditation group Cognia.

The Villages Charter School spans two campuses. Our Buffalo Ridge campus has three elementary attendance centers and one middle school building. Our newest campus, “Middleton”, opened in August 2023 with a K-8 center and a state-of-the-art high school complex.

VCS currently serves over 4100 students, kindergarten through 12th grades with an overall capacity of 6500 (500 students per grade level) across both campuses.

The Villages Charter School offers a world-class comprehensive K-12 curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities taught by an instructional staff second to none.

We invite you to look over our school website (www.tvcs.org [http://www.tvcs.org/]) to learn more and we welcome you to apply to join our incredible team.

Description

The Villages Charter School is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This position provides evaluations, therapy, and consultative services to students to encourage further development in his/her communication in the educational setting. This position will be located on the Middleton campus.

Applicants must complete The Villages Charter School online application. In order for the application to be complete, you must also include copies of all transcripts, a copy of the Florida Professional Certificate or “Statement of Eligibility” from the Florida Department of Education, a copy of your resume and letters of recommendation.

Scope of responsibilities

To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with the mission and goals of The Villages Charter School.

Essential functions

The expectations include the following and other duties as assigned

• Identify students who have speech and/or language impairments through screening and/or diagnostic assessments.
• Determine eligibility for the speech/language impaired program.
• Schedule students for the speech/language impaired program taking into account the total educational setting.
• Plan and conduct a therapy program for eligible students. This includes the implementation and annual review of the Individual Educational Program (IEP).
• Prepare and maintain audit files on all speech/language impaired students.
• Consult with parents, teachers, principals, and others as appropriate, concerning general guidelines of speech and language development and specifically about the students enrolled in the program.
• Participate in school level child study team meetings as appropriate.
• Provide statistical information for program planning; i.e. FTE information, severity rating data, end of year reports, matriculation reports, screening results, etc.
• Order materials and supplies for program implementation.
• Maintain certification and/or licensure requirements.
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Undertake continuing professional study for on growth and development.
• Perform such other duties as the principal or supervisor may assign.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited educational institute.
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• One to Two years of related experience and/or training
• Must hold or be eligible for certification by the State of Florida in Speech-Language Impaired or a “Statement of Eligibility” from the Florida Department of Education.

Physical requirements

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of employment

205 days – Exempt. Benefits shall be paid consistent with the VCS policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment are those established by the Board.

All prospective employees will be required to be fingerprinted through the Clearinghouse, instructions provided when hired. If you have questions regarding the Clearinghouse, please see https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of TVCS policy on evaluations of personnel.