Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Charter School

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary:

TheSpeech Language Pathologist – School-Based position follows the school calendar and is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Speech Language Pathologist – School-Based reports to the School-Based Therapy Supervisor at each campus where services are rendered. The Speech Language Pathologist – School-Based ensures all students under her/his caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student’s abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts and implements appropriate and effective therapy evaluative services and/or therapy interventions based on students’ needs.

• Meets productivity; ensures all students on his/her caseload receive services according to the frequency and duration of their IEPs.

• Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporating students' therapy goals into classroom activities.

• Participates in students’ staffing meetings, IEP team meetings, classroom team meetings, campus-wide meetings, and other meetings as assigned.

• Identifies and pursues appropriate equipment based on students’ needs.

• Reports accountability data according to UCP guidelines.

• Completes and submits accurate documentation.

• Supervises speech language pathology assistants, speech therapists, speech language pathology clinical fellows.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned

  What UCP Offers

  Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

  UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Education and Training:

• Minimum of master’s degree in speech therapy field
• Active speech language pathologist license from the State of Florida
• Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech/Language Hearing Association (or obtained within 1 year of at the agency)

Preferred Experience:

• One (1) year experience preferred with the pediatric developmentally challenged population in a multidisciplinary setting
• New graduates will be considered