Speech Language Pathologist- Full Time

Job Objective: Provides speech and language services to help students benefit from the educational program.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Holds/maintains valid Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services licenses as a school speech- language pathologist.
• Acts in accordance with the ASHA/Ohio Board Code of Ethics, Scope of Practices for Speech Language Pathologist in Schools and Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

• Essential Functions:           
• Designs and provides educationally relevant speech-language therapy services.  Uses evidence based practice to guide therapeutic interventions.
• Assists with program planning.  Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Performs screening activities (e.g., child find, new students, grades designated by the board, etc.).
• Prepares reports and related documents (e.g., prior written notice, service forms, EMIS coding sheet, etc.).  Synthesizes input from all sources.  Communicates evaluation results clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Completes Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) documenting assessment results, student strengths, needs, and implications for instruction by required deadlines.
• Writes/implements and documents Individualized Education Plans (IEP) goals and objectives according to need and baseline data.  Explains IEP goals to parents and staff.  Help stakeholders understand how therapy activities relate to the educational program.
• Interprets data, observations, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced test results to qualify students for speech-language services relevant to needs.  Effectively manages the speech-language caseload (i.e., therapy schedules, parent/team meetings progress reports, etc.).
• Uses a variety of evidence-based treatment techniques to address speech/language disorders (e.g., expressive/receptive language, voice, articulation, fluency, interactive communication, auditory and/or visual processing, pragmatics, etc.).
• Helps staff incorporate therapy goals into classroom activities.
• Teaches skills that help students manage the learning environment (e.g., assistive technology, augmentative devices, use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
• Provides information to help families assist students with home therapy activities when requested.
• Prepares documentation and recommendations that comply with state/federal requirements.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.
• Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images

CONTRACT: 2025-26 school year

DEADLINE: Until Filled 

LOCATION: School districts in Henry, Fulton, Williams or Defiance counties. Locations to be determined. 

SALARY: Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience

BENEFITS: Paid sick leave and personal leave.  Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available.  Membership in State Teachers Retirement System.

APPLY TO: A link to our online application can be found at the NwOESC website at www.nwoesc.org under Employment. Please upload a letter of interest and resume with your online application.