Stark County Educational Service Center

Future Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Employer:  Stark County Educational Service Center

Responsible to:   Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathology, Stark County ESC

Employment Term:  Full-Time

Salary Range:  Based on education and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid License (Registration considered in select cases) for speech and language services as established by the Ohio Department of Education
• Valid license from the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board (conditional license accepted)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association/CFY available
• BCI/FBI Background/Fingerprinting Check
• Signed statement as required by state licensing regulations, verifying that a staff member has not pleaded guilty or been convicted of any offense of violence or child abuse (Sec. 3319.39 Ohio Revised Code).
• PEY/CFY Supervision available for recent graduates

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preschool and/or school-age experience
• Knowledge of child development
• Organizational skills
• Experience with team planning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of ETR/IEP paperwork requirements in Ohio

Job Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Identify, schedule, and provide therapy to children
• Consult with teachers regarding between-session follow-through activities
• Maintain required records
• Prepare required reports
• Work cooperatively with early childhood and/or school-age staff
• Work with parents to help them implement activities and strategies at home
• Participate in designated meetings and activities
• Develop, plan and implement staff development activities in the area of speech and language pathology
• Attend and participate in meetings to improve professional skills
• Maintain communication with district staff and other appropriate agencies

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of positive work habits and personal traits:
  • Punctuality, promptness, accuracy, and thoroughness.
  • Adaptability, dependability, and initiative.
  • Loyalty, courtesy, and professional appearance.
  • Ability to work well with others.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned by the county superintendent or his/her designee.
• Comply with the policies of the board and regulations of the Stark County Educational Service Center superintendent of schools or his/her designee, as well as department procedures.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”