2026 - 2027 Speech and Language Pathologists

2026 - 2027 Speech and Language Pathologists Somerset County Public Schools NOT SPECIFIED - Westover, Maryland Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5492702 Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jan 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Somerset County Public Schools is recruiting Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2026–2027 school year. Join a small but mighty district offering competitive salaries, a generous leave package, supportive leadership, and a strong sense of community. State of Maryland licensed School Occupational Therapists receivingNational Certification will receive an additional $2,000 in salary. I. Position Summary The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) identifies, assesses, and provides high-quality interventions for students with communication disorders that adversely affect educational performance. The SLP works as an integral member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to support student access to the curriculum. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assessment: Conducts comprehensive evaluations of students’ communication skills (articulation, language, fluency, and voice). Interprets data to determine eligibility for special education services under COMAR and IDEA guidelines. Instruction & Intervention: Develops and implements evidence-based, educationally relevant speech-language interventions in both face-to-face and teletherapy environments. IEP Management: Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to draft measurable goals using the Maryland Online IEP (MOIEP) system. Hybrid Service Delivery: Maintains proficiency in virtual learning platforms to provide services to students remotely while effectively managing an in-person caseload at assigned school buildings. Consultation: Provides strategies to teachers and families for carryover of communication goals into the classroom and home. Compliance: Completes all required documentation, including progress reports and Medicaid billing, within state-mandated timelines. III. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program. Licensure: * Valid license from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Candidates awaiting clinical fellowship (CFY) or state certification will be considered if they meet MSDE "conditional" requirements. Certification: Must hold or be eligible for MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) Specialist Certification. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA is preferred. IV. Required Skills & Abilities Teletherapy Proficiency: Ability to engage students through virtual platforms and manage digital records securely. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate the "Admissions, Review, and Dismissal" (ARD) process with parents and staff. Adaptability: Flexibility to transition between different school cultures and virtual/physical workspaces. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $52,018 to $96,181 Per Year Contact Information Abigail Zetina 7982A Tawes Campus Drive Westover, Maryland 21871 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr