Speech-Language Pathologist - SIGN ON BONUS

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fairfield County ESC 2025-2026 Speech-Language Pathologist - SIGN ON BONUS!!! JobID: 568 Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 7/29/2025 Location: Fairfield County Educational Service Center Date Available: 08/09/2025 2025-2026 Sign-On Bonus: Speech/Language Pathologists In-State Applicants residing 100 or more miles away : 2025-2026 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) totaling $6,000 paid in three (3) installments of $2,000 each on the first pay of each contract year for three years. Failure to return each contract year will result in forfeiture of the remaining bonus payments. Out-of-State Applicants : 2025-2026 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who live full-time out of the state at the time of hire totaling $10,000 paid as follows: Fiscal Year 2026 (25-26 School Year): $5,000 Fiscal Year 2027 (26-27 School Year): $2,500 Fiscal Year 2028 (27-28 School Year): $2,500 Fairfield County ESC Speech/Language Therapist Reports to : Director of Student Services Service Locations : Various districts in Fairfield County Critical Roles Working Across All Levels — SLPs provide appropriate speech-language services in Pre-K, elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools with no school level underserved. Serving a Range of Disorders — SLPs work with students exhibiting the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing. Ensuring Educational Relevance — SLPs address personal, social/emotional, academic, and vocational needs that have impact on attainment of educational goals. Providing Unique Contributions to Curriculum — SLPs provide a distinct set of roles based on their focused expertise in language, aiding learning for students with disabilities and at risk. Highlighting Language/Literacy — SLPs contribute significantly to literacy achievement of students with communication disorders and other learners at risk. Providing Culturally Competent Services — SLPs distinguish a language disorder from cultural/linguistic differences, enabling accurate identification and services. Range of Responsibilities Prevention — SLPs are involved in preventing academic failure (e.g., RTI) using evidence-based practice. Assessment — SLPs conduct assessments with others to identify communication disorders and inform instruction. Intervention — SLPs provide appropriate interventions tailored to each student's needs. Program Design — SLPs configure schoolwide programs that employ a continuum of service delivery models. Data Collection and Analysis — SLPs gather and interpret data to evaluate program effectiveness. Compliance — SLPs meet federal, state, and local mandates (IEP development, Medicaid billing, report writing). Collaboration With Other School Professionals — Work with teachers, specialists, therapists, psychologists, counselors, and others to support instructional programs. With Universities — Build relationships and serve as resources for university personnel and students. Within the Community — Collaborate with physicians, private therapy practitioners, agencies, private schools, vocational rehabilitation. With Families — Engage families in planning, decision making, and program implementation. With Students — Involve students in goal planning, implementation, monitoring, and self-advocacy. Leadership Advocacy — Advocate for appropriate programs, reasonable workloads, professional development, and influences policy. Supervision & Mentorship — Induct new professionals; supervise student SLPs, clinical fellows, and paraprofessionals. Professional Development — Design and conduct PD sessions for educators and staff. Parent Training — Train parents in communication development and disorders. Research — Participate in research to support evidence-based practice. Postings current as of 11/27/2025 6:06:37 PM CST. Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Fairfield County ESC directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr