School Speech Language Pathologist - $48-54 per hour (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Elkton, Maryland. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Discipline: Therapy Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract Ready to help students find their voice and thrive in the classroom? Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists and welcoming Clinical Fellows (CFs) to provide assessment, intervention, and collaborative special education services for the 2026–2027 school year in the Elkton, MD area. Position Overview Conduct speech-language screenings, assessments, therapy, and documentation for students ages 3–21 in accordance with IEPs. Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized student goals. Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and compliance with state and district requirements. Provide services across assigned school sites, supporting students in a variety of educational settings. Qualifications Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders Active Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist License or eligibility to begin a Clinical Fellowship in Maryland School-based experience with evaluations, IEPs, and multidisciplinary collaboration preferred Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and ability to complete required background screening Why Join Cross Country Education? Competitive Pay: Earn a competitive wage based on experience, featuring weekly pay and bonus opportunities: SLPs: $52.70 - $53.80/hr Clinical Fellows: $48.20 - $49.20/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. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2 Cross Country Education Job ID a2m98f7sfx32. Posted job title: School Speech-Language Pathologist 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386