Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – 2 positions. 26-27 School Year, 188 Contract Days.

Location:

Cardinal Autism Resource Educational School (CARES) with Mentor Public Schools.

• Experience working directly with students on the autism spectrum, including those with complex communication needs.
• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and programs, including high‑tech and low‑tech communication supports.
• Familiarity with AAC platforms such as Proloquo2
  
  Go, Touch Chat, LAMP Words for Life, TD Snap, PECS, and other communication systems.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based practices and innovative instructional strategies for supporting autistic students in educational environments.
• Ability to develop individualized communication systems and sensory‑supportive strategies that promote student independence and functional communication.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, occupational therapists, behavior specialists, intervention specialists, and families.
• Knowledge and experience in writing and implementing IEP goals, progress monitoring, and documenting student growth.
• Experience completing ETR evaluations, speech and language assessments, and contributing to eligibility determination meetings.
• Ability to analyze student data and use data‑driven decision making to guide interventions and communication supports.
• Experience providing direct instruction in social communication, functional language, self‑advocacy, and pragmatic language skills.
• Strong understanding of behavior supports, visual supports, structured teaching, and communication strategies for students with varying support needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with emerging research, AAC technologies, and innovative practices in autism education.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills in a school‑based setting.
• Ability to create a positive, student‑centered learning environment that supports communication growth and independence.

• High school diploma, college education or degree, certification endorsement.
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including, but not limited to:
  Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
• Comply with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies.
• Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Secure and maintain appropriate licensures required.
• Promote the proper use, care, and security of ESC property. Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.
• Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts.
• Establish professional relationships with coworkers and function as a part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
• Exhibit consistent, impartial, and resourceful critical‑thinking skills.
• Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and correct use of grammar.
• Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and react positively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
• Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual.
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
• Cross‑train with other staff, participate in meetings, and attend professional development in‑services.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.

• Risk of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases.
• Risk of exposure to air‑borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials,…