Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $48-49 per hour

Cross Country Education; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses

Health coverage

401(k) match

35-hour schedule

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist in Manchester, PA to support elementary students during the 2026–2027 school year.

The role involves conducting speech-language assessments and therapy, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support AAC and other communication supports. The position offers a 40-hour work week and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Active PA SLP license required.
• PDE PK-12 certification required.
• Experience in school-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language assessments and therapy to elementary students.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support AAC and other communication supports.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Master's in SLP

PA SLP License

PDE PK-12 Certification

School-based experience

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Manchester, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Manchester, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students build the communication skills they need to succeed academically and socially! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists to support elementary students with diverse communication needs in the Mount Wolf and Manchester, PA area during the 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview

• Provide speech-language assessments and therapy services to elementary students across general and specialized education settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support student communication and educational goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students who use AAC and other communication supports.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field
• Valid Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Active Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Speech and Language Pathologist PK–12 Certification
• Previous school-based experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $48.20 - $49.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 35-hour school schedule, weekends and school holidays off, and paid sick leave.
• Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f79af7w. Posted job title: Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.