School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Portage, Indiana

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist role providing maternity leave coverage for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Situated near Portage, IN, this contract opportunity involves working across two neighboring campuses—Liberty Elementary and Liberty Intermediate/Middle School—both conveniently located within walking distance of each other. You’ll engage with a diverse caseload of approximately 90 students spanning kindergarten through eighth grade, supporting their communication needs during a crucial part of the academic year.

Key Qualifications:

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required
• Prior experience providing services in a school-based setting
• Familiarity with IEP development, progress monitoring, and collaborating with educators
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with students across a wide age and developmental range

Role Highlights:

• Deliver direct and indirect speech-language therapy to students in grades K–8
• Develop and implement individualized plans to address students’ communication goals
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student progress
• Conduct assessments and contribute to IEP meetings and documentation
• Flexible scheduling—craft your own seven-hour workday (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch) and split your time between the two campuses as you see fit
• Focus your energies during regular school hours without the expectation to cover both buildings’ entire daily schedules

This placement runs from August 10, 2026, through the first week of November 2026, making it ideal for professionals seeking a short-term assignment with meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about helping students thrive and ready to make a difference during a critical window of the school year, submit your application today! Take the next step in your speech-language pathology career supporting vibrant young learners.

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