Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

Organization: Bowling Green City Schools

Location: Crim Elementary School, 1020 Scott Hamilton Avenue, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Director of Pupil Services

Position Summary

Bowling Green City Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech and language services that help students with disabilities access and benefit from their educational program. This position works collaboratively with educators, families, and related service providers to develop individualized supports that promote student growth and success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Speech-Language Pathologist License.
• Appropriate credentials required by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, if applicable.
• Successful completion of all required background checks.
• Ability to meet all required health standards for employment.
• Knowledge of special education laws, IDEA, evaluation procedures, and IEP development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary

$50,438 – $76,535 annually (based on the negotiated salary schedule) Newly hired licensed personnel will receive salary schedule credit for:

• Each year of service in other Ohio public school districts and chartered Ohio nonpublic schools under a five-year professional license.
• Up to five (5) years of qualifying military service.
• Qualifying clinical service or university teaching that meets STRS (or equivalent retirement system) criteria.

The combined maximum placement credit is ten (10) years. Newly hired licensed staff may not be placed above Increment Level I of the negotiated salary schedule.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 3:55 p.m. per school calendar

About Bowling Green City Schools

Our Vision: To provide excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for each student.

Our Mission: We are committed to high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment. We empower and support our staff to be responsive to each student through challenging and engaging curriculum while partnering with families and the community to ensure student success.

Our Core Values: Accountability, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Service

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments.
• Participate in preschool, kindergarten, and Child Find screening activities.
• Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Teams and multidisciplinary teams to determine appropriate interventions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups.
• Address communication needs including articulation, language, fluency, voice, social communication, auditory processing, and related areas.
• Develop and maintain therapy schedules in collaboration with district speech-language pathologists.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, Medicaid/service logs (when applicable), and required reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, school psychologists, intervention specialists, related service providers, and families to support student achievement.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and strategies for supporting communication skills at home.
• Assist students in accessing the educational environment through appropriate accommodations, adaptive equipment, and communication supports.
• Provide instruction regarding augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices when appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and effective therapy environment while ensuring proper care of materials and equipment.
• Develop and write evaluation reports and student goals/objectives, report student progress, and maintain student learning documents using district and state approved platforms consistent with IDEA and Ohio Department of Education.
• Meet deadlines specified in students' learning documents as specified by IDEA and Ohio Department of Education.
• Participate in IEP meetings, ETR meetings, parent conferences, staff meetings, transition meetings, and professional development.
• Support students in the least restrictive environment consistent with IDEA and Ohio Department of Education requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Promote positive student behavior and implement appropriate behavior support strategies.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Pupil Services or designee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• District-paid life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including:
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Cancer
• Hospital Indemnity
• Dependent Life
• Additional Life Insurance
• Participation in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Paid leave and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to Wood County Health Consortium Clinics for employees enrolled in the district health plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bowling Green City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.