Speech-Language Pathologist
About the role
The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-27 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.
Requirements
- A valid Ohio Speech-Language License from the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (OBSLPA) and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), or CFY eligible
- Expertise in the identification and implementation of a speech-language therapy program
- Master’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Provide quality therapy to preschool (3–5 years) and/or K–12 programs district wide; this may include home-based instruction
- Provide direct and consultative services to students, teachers, staff and families
- Maintain complete and accurate therapy records and comply with ETR and IEP timelines
- Maintain positive interpersonal relationships and believe in teamwork
- Organize assignments and time without compromising quality of service to achieve maximum student academic performance
- Continually achieve personal and professional development
Benefits
- Full-time contracted employees work 183 days, 8 hours per day per year with a possibility of extended days
- Part-time: hourly position optional
- $3,000 retention compensation to all Speech Language Pathologists
- Competitive benefits for contracted employees
- All employees receive professional development
Salary details are available in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement for the 2025–26 school year.