Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech‑Language Pathologist (As needed) Job Details

Job : 5532207

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 26, 2026

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Speech/Language Pathologist

Stark County Educational Service Center

Speech‑Language Pathologist (As needed)

Supervisor: Speech Pathologist Supervisor/Executive Director of Student Services

Summary/Objective: Facilitate the identification and remediation of communication disorders to help students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program and parental involvement

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Secure and maintain a valid Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment;
  Ohio Pupil Services Registration is considered
• Ohio BCI and Federal Background check free of disqualifying infractions
• Comply with drug‑free workplace rules and board policies
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
  Bloodborne Pathogens, Crisis Intervention, Educator Ethics, etc.
• Embody high ethical standards, integrity, and accept responsibility for decisions and conduct
• Efficiently operate Google Applications including Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.
• Adhere to the Stark County Educational Service Center (SCESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned district/worksite, and the to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators
• Promote the proper use, care, and security of SCESC property and report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns
• Advance the professional image of the SCESC and affiliate districts
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and colleagues promoting a cohesive work environment
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law
• Maintain confidentiality of student related information
• Experience working with children ages birth to 18 is preferred
• Such alternatives or additions to the above as deemed appropriate by the ESC superintendent

• Maintain compliance with ODE, MSP, districts, and ESC requirements and timelines in relation to evaluations, assessments, treatments, communications, and documentation in paper and electronic formats
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to provide therapy to students requiring speech and language services
• Shares responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance
• Develop appropriate goals and objectives based on student need for inclusion in the IEP
• Attend IEP meetings for students with speech/language impairments
• Prepares and provides sequential instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student’s unique educational needs as indicated in the following areas: phonology, articulation, fluency, voice, spoken language, written language, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics
• Monitor the efficacy of interventions
• Collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to make environmental adjustments and transfer students’ newly learned skills and/or intervention strategies for supported learning in the classroom
• Provide information about techniques to help families assist the student with activities at home
• Assist districts in MTSS (Multi‑tiered System of Support) by providing education, training, screenings, classroom collaboration, consultations with community professionals, school personnel, students, families, and attending team meetings
• Demonstrate knowledge of students’ background, experiences, developmental age, and educational grade level needs
• Advocate for student’s speech/language therapy services
• Efficiently and effectively manage therapy time/caseload schedule, prioritize work tasks to meet the frequency of IEP goals
• Communicates and cooperates effectively, professionally, and respectfully with students, families, and school/community professionals
• Contribute to team effort by integrating individual responsibility with other team member…