Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is hiring for two Speech/Language Pathologist positions. As a Speech/Language Pathologist, you will provide speech/language services to students who have identified speech/language needs or those referred for speech language evaluation.
Category: Special Education
Location: To Be Determined
FTE: Full-time
Status: Exempt (Teacher bargaining unit)
Terms: 197 days, generally 8 hours per day, but the workday may be greater based upon the needs of the system
Salary: Unit I Certificated Salary Scale - 8 hr Schedule ($63,317 - $72,982), commensurate with education and experience
Supervisor: Director of Special Education
Availability: 2025-2026 School Year
Deadline: Until filled
Job Description:
The speech language pathologist will provide speech/language services to students who have identified speech/language needs or those referred for speech language evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree or equivalency in speech language pathology
- Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene license or be eligible for a provisional license
- Successful completion of a required criminal, drug, and tuberculosis screenings
- Provide proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status
- Valid driver's license and dependable daily transportation
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, parents, staff, administration, community agencies, etc.)
- Proficiency in a variety of technologies and applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite
- Successful management of confidential information and materials
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to work on multiple and concurrent tasks while experiencing frequent interruptions
- History of professionalism and strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as a team member to meet intensive deadlines
- Ability to serve as a positive role model in the workplace and within the community
- Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
- Ability to work prolonged and irregular hours, as necessary
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects averaging 50-70 lbs.
- Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
- Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
- Doctoral Degree in applicable field
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Minimum three (3) years of experience working with elementary, middle, or high school level students
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
The speech pathologist will:
- Provide speech/language assessment for those students referred by the IEP Team and/or Infants and Toddlers Program.
- Attend IEP/IFSP meetings for students with identified speech/language needs or those referred for speech/language evaluation.
- Serve as a case manager of the IEP for students with speech/language disability.
- Schedule and implement therapy for identified students.
- Maintain open communication with all staff, related service members, parents, and students.
- Develop and implement the IEP/IFSP for those students with identified speech/language services.
- Maintain up-to-date special education files for all students with speech/language services.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, logs of student progress, daily lesson plan that coordinate with IEP/ISFP, progress reports, and Medical Assistance billing.
- Coordinate school program with the home.
- Maintain all needed forms and records as required by the school and program policy and procedure, plus those forms required for state and federal reports.
- Develop and provide needed professional development.
- Maintain a Maryland State certification in speech language pathology.
- Provide services in various settings, including, but not necessarily limited to, Head Start centers, homes, private daycares, schools, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Serve on committees, as necessary.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Account for and order program equipment and supplies, as necessary.
- Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development.
- Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research, methodology, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving strategies, and interdisciplinary connections.
- Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
- Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
- Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
- Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and a positive demeanor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
Accommodation Requests:
n the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity, status as a veteran or disability in matters affecting employment. Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
