Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Related Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

4/8/2026

Location:

Oak Hills Local School District-Board Office

Date Available:

Ongoing

Closing Date:

None

District:

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Teacher calendar. Salary as per teacher salary schedule.

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

REPORTS TO:

Assigned administrator/supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Facilitates the identification and remediation of communication disorders which adversely affect educational performance. Helps students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.

* Holds a valid state board of speech-language pathology and audiology license.

* Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

* Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

* Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.

* Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.

* Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides speech language services. Pursues ongoing program improvements.

* Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.

* Keeps current with state standards/guidelines. Collaborates with staff, students, families and the community to delineate short/long-range speech/language program needs/opportunities.

* Prepares the assessment/treatment area.

Requisition s required supplies.

* Follows due process procedures to qualify students to receive services.

* 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.

* Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student learning. Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities.

* Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.

* Explains therapy roles/responsibilities to staff (e.g., evaluations, therapeutic interventions, etc.).

* Administers/interprets diagnostic tests. Considers assistive technology needs. Identifies an intervention strategy.

* Documents observations of students in classroom and/or other program settings.

* Assists with the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork time lines.

* Helps intervention teams incorporate speech/language therapy activities into the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.

* Uses a variety of treatment techniques to address speech/language disorders (e.g., verbal/written language, voice, articulation, fluency, interactive communication, auditory and/or visual processing, cognition/communication, etc.).

* Helps family/student/staff understand how therapy goals relate to the educational program.

* Help ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.

* 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 opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.

* Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.

* Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.

* Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.

* Provides information to help families assist student with speech/language activities at home.

* Documents student progress and prepares recommendations that comply with state requirements.

* Helps staff and families address student academic/behavioral concerns.

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

* Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.

* Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

* Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.

* Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.

* Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

* Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

* Pursues…