Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start Date: 08/05/2026
Location: Cotee River Elementary School - 7515 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Instructional Position
196 Days per year
Full-Time - Benefit Eligible
Candidates may combine SLP openings at multiple schools to work additional days. For more informatiion, please contact Alisha Nesbitt at [click to reveal email address].
Specialty: Student Support - Speech, Language, and Swallowing Disorders
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language, and hearing-impaired students, while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), or related field
- Enrollment in a Master's degree program at an accredited institution in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, or related field
- OR
- Acceptance into a Master's degree program at an accredited institution in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, or related field, within a year of hire
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Valid and current Florida certification in field, or hold appropriate state license for position
****Bachelor level and clinical fellowship year (CFY) applicants encouraged to apply.***
***Mentoring and supervision for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) available.***
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FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY:
***This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate (currently $5500 for a full-year) in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District's established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.***
BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit [click to reveal website link].
Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.