Speech Language Pathologist - Cincinnati Area Schools

About the Role

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Educator to join our team. We look for teachers who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Why Your Work Matters Here

• Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
• Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
• Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
• Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.

What You'll Do

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support the communication, academic, and social success of students with speech and language needs. As a valued member of our student services team, you will provide high-quality therapy, collaborate with educators and families, and ensure compliance with special education requirements while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

• Provide speech-language therapy services to students with IEPs using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments to identify student needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, progress reports, and other required special education documentation.
• Coordinate speech and language referrals and participate in IAT, ETR, and IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational special education requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with students and families through ongoing communication and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Ohio Speech-Language Pathologist License.
• Valid Ohio Professional Pupil Services License.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Knowledge of Ohio special education laws, IDEA, and best practices in school-based speech-language services.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze student data and use it to guide instruction and intervention.
• Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff. All health benefits begin day one of employment!

• Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
• STRS participation for all school-based positions
• Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
• PTO & personal days

Pay

We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).