Speech Language Pathologist

Modality:
Speech-Language Pathologist (School Setting)

Pay Rate: $68

School Year: 2025–2026

Location:

Portland, OR

(Specific school site TBD)

Amergis Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Competitive weekly pay

• Flexible scheduling

• Direct deposit

• Travel benefits (as applicable)

The Speech-Language Pathologist in the school setting is responsible for performing student evaluations and providing direct therapy services in accordance with each student’s plan of care and applicable state and district regulations. This role requires strong documentation skills, collaboration with school teams, and an in-person presence.

• Speech-Language Pathologist supporting

• In-person only

• Contract opportunity with potential 0.5 FTE or 1.0 FTE placement

• Mileage reimbursement available if floating between sites

• Start Date:
  
  April 2026

• Length of
  
  Contract:
  
  Approximately 3 months

• Hours Per Week: 20–40 hours

• Breaks:
  Paid

• Mileage: $0.725/mile (if floating)

• Positions Available: 1

• Age Group: TBD

• Caseload: TBD

• Location:
  
  TBD within Portland Public Schools

• Conduct speech and language evaluations

• Provide direct therapy services

• Maintain compliant documentation and progress notes

• Collaborate with school staff, IEP teams, and families

• Adhere to district, state, and federal guidelines

• Active Oregon SLP License (required or strongly preferred)

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred (may be required)

• 2+ years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist

• Compliance with professional standards of practice

• CPR certification (if applicable)

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable)

• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Virtual interview

• Feedback provided within 24–48 hours

? Submittals missing any of the following will be rejected

• Resume (PDF only):

  Updated, proofread, non-Indeed formatted; must highlight relevant school-based or pediatric SLP experience

• Paragraph of Relevant Experience (4–5 sentences):

  Email-ready format outlining experience and interest in this role

• Available
  
  Start Date:

  Must be realistic and consider onboarding/licensing timelines

• Interview Availability:

  Multiple specific days/times required (no “open availability”)

• License Verification (PDF):

  Required at time of submission

• Local or Traveler Status

• ARPO Information:

• Activity – current level of job searching

• Rank – ranking of this role among other positions

• Process – stage in hiring process with other roles

• Offer – any current offers

• Pay Rate Agreed Upon

• Requested Time Off

  Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  * Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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