Local Contract School Services - Speech Language Pathologist - $56-64 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 08/13/2026
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to turn your expertise into a long-term career path? Cross Country Education is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to make a vital impact in some of Maryland’s most highly-regarded school districts in Ellicott City, MD ! Manage diverse elementary and middle school assignments designed to fit your schedule. Best of all, successful performance in these high-impact interim roles provides a direct path for consideration for permanent placement for the 2026-2027 school year!

• Provide high-quality speech and language services to students across elementary and middle school settings.
• Deliver specialized therapy sessions tailored to student needs, ensuring continuity of care and progress during critical maternity leave windows.
• Partner with school staff and families to maintain IEP goals and documentation, ensuring a seamless transition for students and the district team.

Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field
• Valid Maryland State Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) License
  • Experienced SLP-CCCs and Clinical Fellow (CF) candidates are encouraged to apply!
• Prior experience in an elementary or middle school setting is preferred, with a strong ability to adapt to diverse caseloads and school environments

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn top-tier hourly rates based on experience and qualifications, featuring weekly pay and bonus opportunities:
  • SLPs: $59.50 – $64.00/hr
  • CFs: $56.20 – $60.40/hr
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the stability of a consistent, full-time 35+ hour work week , including paid sick leave .

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About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.