Job Description

Mentor Local School District has a vacancy for a long term substitute to serve as a Speech and Language Pathologist for the second semester of the 2026-27 school district (January 2027- May 2027)

Job Objective: Facilitate the identification and remediation of communication disorders to help students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program and parental involvement.

Appointment Type:Certified

Essential Functions:The following are typical work responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Consult with staff to identify ongoing/emerging speech/language needs of students.
• Monitor education laws, rules, and regulations. Help ensure that program policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities. Facilitate compliance with legal mandates.
• Prepare the assigned assessment/consultation/treatment area. Requisition supplies.
• Obtain informed consent before providing services. Administer diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Provide recommendations that facilitate student participation in appropriate learning activities. Help the family/student understand how services relate to the educational program.
• Develop and implement protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared with staff and/or referral sources. Ensure that confidential materials are stored appropriately.
• Perform screening activities (e.g., child find, new students, grades designated by the board, etc.).
• Perform follow-up activities with students who have not passed earlier screening procedures.
• Develop a service schedule. Provide consultation and therapeutic intervention services.
• Use a variety of service delivery models to treat and/or address speech/language disorders (e.g.,
• verbal/written language, voice, articulation, fluency, interactive communication, auditory and/or visual processing, cognition/communication, etc.). Monitor the efficacy of interventions.
• Provide information about techniques to help families assist the student with activities at home.
• Teach skills that help students manage the learning environment (e.g., assistive technology, augmentative devices, use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
• Comply with federal/state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
• Prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Work with staff to help ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers. Help staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities/environments.
• Facilitate opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in an inclusive educational environment. Implement behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when required.
• Document student progress. Ensure the accuracy of records. Prepare end-of-the-year recommendations for each student served.
• Consult with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, e-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
• Communicate expectations, provide guidance, and show an active interest in student progress. Help parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Encourage self-reliance, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Help facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintain a positive learning environment. Facilitate student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with other staff. Share knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Consult with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Perform other specific job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requirements are used to establish clear and appropriate eligibility standards for the specific position.

• High school diploma, college education or degree, certification endorsement.
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Secure and maintain appropriate licensures required.
• Promote the proper use, care, and security of Educational Service Center (ESC) property. Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.
• Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts.
• Establish professional relationships with coworkers and function as a part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
• Exhibit consistent, impartial, and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
• Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and react positively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
• Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
• Cross-train with other staff, participate in meetings, and attend professional development in-services.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.

Ability Requirements: The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Ability to keep work skills updated.
• Ability to accept new responsibilities/assignments.
• Ability to use technology.
• Ability to operate and use all types of office equipment.
• Ability to hear and see accurately, speak, write, and be understood.
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public. Congenial telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision and prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and recognize/correct errors independently.

Working Conditions: Promote safety, exercise caution, and comply with safety regulations and service center policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases.
• Risk of exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment.
• Must have the ability to occasionally move up to 50 lbs.
• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle.
• Work at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or invariable/diminished lighting.
• Work in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor and/or another administrator.
• Travel to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio.

The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals are selected for employment based solely on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, gender, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties. It is understood that the employee will also perform reasonable, related duties if requested by an immediate supervisor or other management staff. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events. The employee is expected to follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the agency and district assignment or department.