Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Special Education Date Posted:

3/10/2026

Location:

District Position:

Speech Language Pathologist Reports to:

Principal and Special Education Director Employment Status:

Regular/Full-time Status:

Certified Contract Days:

185

Description:

We are looking for a compassionate speech language pathologist to identify students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice, assist in the RtI Process. To be successful as a speech language pathologist you should be able to successfully aid students in their personal and academic development. Ultimately, an outstanding speech language pathologist is compassionate and committed to students' well-being.

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure safety of students Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech/hearing instructional practices Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for students with speech/hearing disabilities Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required on time Provide guidance and counsel to the speech/hearing students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development Participate in parent/teacher conferences as appropriate Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech/hearing students Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required Assist the administration in implementing the RtI process Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language and children with hearing disabilities Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps Assess student speech and hearing skills Screen students to identify speech and language problems Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialists in related areas Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement Maintain ongoing records for students receiving speech therapy Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech or language handicaps Follow procedures for enrolling students in therapy Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy Conduct re-evaluations for students continuing in speech therapy as required Maintain district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child's progress Schedule time for diagnostic testing and classroom observation; coordination of the program; conferences concerning individual children; staff development activities; scheduling of students for therapy Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation Attend meetings and in-services as required

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day if needed Complete required Medicaid documentation for the district Participate on building level teams and/or teacher based teams and/or district level "teams" Provide information, support and counseling to parents and families Review and revamp checklists, interview questions, observation forms, and progress reports as appropriate Serve as a role model for students Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner Perform other duties as assigned by your Principal, Assistant, or designee

Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of all preschool standards and legal mandates Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Specialized skill in evaluation procedures for student academic/behavioral problems Ability to operate various office equipment Basic skills in counseling and consultation Knowledge of educational psychology Computer/word processing skills

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional evening/weekend/summer work Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds, e.g., classroom materials and supplies Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, crouch, kneel, balance and stoop Possible requirement to travel Occasional exposure to high heat index temperatures and low wind chill temperatures

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first ring communities of Northeast Ohio. Our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three Kindergarten through Grade 5 schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also provides an award-winning Preschool program to educate the youngest students in our community at William Foster Elementary. All those who seek academic, co-curricular, student leadership, diversity, and community engagement success, can find these things and more in the Garfield Heights City Schools. As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is: As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders.

Our vision is:

to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society. The Garfield Heights City School prides itself on providing a rigorous and comprehensive pre-k through 12th-grade educational curriculum that clearly focuses on student success through college and career readiness. To that end, Garfield Heights High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, including AP English, AP Government, AP American History, Honors Chemistry, Honors Calculus, Honors Physical Science, and more. While the District offers these high-level academic courses, the GHCS also proudly sends more than 225 students on an annual basis to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for those individuals deeply interested in learning a skilled profession or hands-on expertise in one of the trades. Middle School students have increasingly greater opportunities to prepare themselves for high school and parents are readily encouraged to be involved. Elementary School students in the GHCS also participate in such valuable literacy programs as LETRs and social/emotional initiatives as the Zones of Regulation. The GHCS places a great deal of emphasis at all levels of education on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) and each school has won awards from the State of Ohio for encouraging and promoting positive behavior. A wide variety of co-curricular offerings are available to students of all ages in the Garfield Heights City Schools as well. Such opportunities include more than 18 varsity sports, the district's show choir, Music Express, Marching Band, Theater, A ?Capella Choir, National Honor Society, Student Council, Glass Ceiling, Future Engineers, and more. These co-curricular offerings are award-winning on the state, regional and local levels. Students can expect success when they become involved in the various academic, co-curricular, and student leadership organizations in this District. Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Deadline:

Until position has been filled.

To Apply:

On-line