2026 - 2027 Speech and Language Pathologists

NOT SPECIFIED; Westover (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset County Public Schools is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves identifying and addressing communication disorders to support student learning within the IEP framework and MOIEP system.

Applicants must hold a Maryland SLP license (CCC-SLP preferred) and qualify for MSDE certification; hybrid service delivery and teletherapy are supported, with a salary range of $52,018 to $96,181 per year.

Qualifications

• Teletherapy proficiency and ability to engage students through virtual platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate the ARD process with parents and staff.
• Flexibility to transition between different school cultures and virtual/physical workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conducts comprehensive evaluations of students’ communication skills and interprets data for eligibility decisions.
• Instruction & Intervention: Develops and implements evidence-based speech-language interventions.
• IEP Management: Collaborates to draft measurable goals using the MOIEP system.
• Hybrid Service Delivery: Provides services remotely and manages an in-person caseload.
• Consultation: Advises teachers and families for carryover of communication goals.
• Compliance: Completes documentation and Medicaid billing within state timelines.

Skills

Teletherapy Proficiency

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

2026 - 2027 Speech and Language Pathologists

Somerset County Public Schools NOT SPECIFIED - Westover, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5492702
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jan 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Somerset County Public Schools is recruiting Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2026–2027 school year. Join a small but mighty district offering competitive salaries, a generous leave package, supportive leadership, and a strong sense of community. State of Maryland licensed School Occupational Therapists receivingNational Certification will receive an additional $2,000 in salary.

I. Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) identifies, assesses, and provides high-quality interventions for students with communication disorders that adversely affect educational performance. The SLP works as an integral member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to support student access to the curriculum.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conducts comprehensive evaluations of students’ communication skills (articulation, language, fluency, and voice). Interprets data to determine eligibility for special education services under COMAR and IDEA guidelines.
• Instruction & Intervention: Develops and implements evidence-based, educationally relevant speech-language interventions in both face-to-face and teletherapy environments.
• IEP Management: Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to draft measurable goals using the Maryland Online IEP (MOIEP) system.
• Hybrid Service Delivery: Maintains proficiency in virtual learning platforms to provide services to students remotely while effectively managing an in-person caseload at assigned school buildings.
• Consultation: Provides strategies to teachers and families for carryover of communication goals into the classroom and home.
• Compliance: Completes all required documentation, including progress reports and Medicaid billing, within state-mandated timelines.

III. Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Licensure: * Valid license from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
  • Candidates awaiting clinical fellowship (CFY) or state certification will be considered if they meet MSDE "conditional" requirements.
• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) Specialist Certification. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA is preferred.

IV. Required Skills & Abilities

• Teletherapy Proficiency: Ability to engage students through virtual platforms and manage digital records securely.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate the "Admissions, Review, and Dismissal" (ARD) process with parents and staff.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to transition between different school cultures and virtual/physical workspaces.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $52,018 to $96,181 Per Year

Contact Information

• Abigail Zetina
• 7982A Tawes Campus Drive
• Westover, Maryland 21871
• Phone: [phone] ext. 11266
• Email: [e-mail]