The posting
Title: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Provides speech and language services to help students benefit from the educational program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Holds and maintains a valid Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology license and the appropriate Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services license or registration to practice as a school-based speech-language pathologist.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practices in accordance with the ASHA Code of Ethics, Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rules and regulations, applicable licensure and registration requirements, the scope of practice for school-based speech-language pathologists, and the Ohio State Board of Education Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
- Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.
Essential Functions:
1. 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.).
- Performs follow-up activities with students who have not passed earlier screening procedures.
- Conducts evaluations for non-public school programs.
- Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
- Serves as the evaluation team case manager for identified speech-only students. 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.).
- Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents to parents and appropriate staff by required deadlines.
- 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.).
- Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications as needed.
- Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
- Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance.
- 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.
- Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
- Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
- Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
- Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
- Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
- Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
- Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
- Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
- Keeps current with emergency management plan procedures.
- Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
- Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
- Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
- Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance organizational goals.
Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and service center administrative procedures.
Working Conditions: NwOESC offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. NwOESC is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with all NwOESC policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen circumstances.
CONTRACT: Full-time position beginning as soon as possible for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year and continuing into subsequent school years, subject to program and staffing needs.
LOCATION: Public Schools in Fulton County, serving students in preschool through grade 12.
DEADLINE: Open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled as qualified candidates apply, with the goal of filling the position as soon as possible.
SALARY: Based on the adopted salary schedule, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
BENEFITS: Paid sick and personal leave, with health, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees working 25 hours or more per week. Membership in the State Teachers’ Retirement System is included.
APPLY TO: Submit an online application at www.nwoesc.org under Employment Opportunities. https://nwoesc.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
