Substitute Speech Language Pathologist

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS 

Location:                      District
Position:                       Substitute Speech and Language Pathologist (3/9/2026-5/20/2026)
Licensure:                    Appropriate State of Ohio Certification/License
Reports to:                   Chief Student Services Officer
Employment Status:    Substitute (3/9/2026-5/20/2026)
FLSA Status:                Exempt

Salary:  1-10 days $150/day; 11-20 days $165/day; 21-60 days $190/day; >60 days BA Step 0 (*Rate in same position); Employee of ESCCO

Description: Identifies those students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

• One to two years previous experience

• State of Ohio teacher's certification and/or certification in speech

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology for the same

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Diagnostic interpretation in the areas of voice analysis, fluency rates, articulation/phonological assessment, language assessments, audiological testing, psychological assessments, and educational testing

• Excellent public relations skills

• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

• Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education 

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech/hearing instructional practices

• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech/hearing disabled students

• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required

• Provide guidance and counsel to the speech/hearing students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

• Participate in parent/teacher conferences as appropriate

• Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech/hearing students

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment

• Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct

• Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

• Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language, and hearing handicapped children

• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying, and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps

• Assess student speech and hearing skills

• Screen students to identify speech and language problems

• Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialists in related areas

• Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics

• Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement

• Maintain ongoing records for students receiving speech therapy

• Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies

• Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech or language handicaps

• Follow due process procedures for enrolling students in therapy

• Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy

• Conduct re-evaluations for students continuing in speech therapy as required

• Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services

• Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services

• Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child's progress

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

• Attend meetings and in-services as required 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote good public relations

• Serve as a role model for students

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

• Review and revamp checklists, interview questions, observation forms, and progress reports as appropriate

Equipment Operated:

• Computer

• Telephone

• Subject-specific equipment 

• Printer

• TV/DVD player

• Copy machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

• Occasional interaction with unruly students

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building 

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District. 

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor and or appointing authority.