Speech Language Pathologist - Cleveland Area Schools

Performance Academies; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

STRS participation

Holiday breaks

PTO & personal days

Job summary

Performance Academies in Cleveland is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to support students with speech and language needs in K-8 and High School settings. You will deliver evidence-based therapy, participate in IEPs, and collaborate with educators and families to promote communication and academic success.

The role emphasizes a structured, supportive learning environment with a focus on student growth and inclusion. Ohio licensure and CCC-SLP are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Ohio SLP license.
• Ohio Professional Pupil Services License is held.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification.
• Knowledge of Ohio special education laws and IDEA.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Experience in school-based SLP services.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy services to students with IEPs using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments to identify student needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate speech and language referrals and participate in IAT, ETR, and IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational SPED requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with students and families through ongoing communication and advocacy.

Skills

Strong organizational

Communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Ohio SLP License

Ohio Professional Pupil Services License

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:

Join the Team at Performance Academies!

At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach-we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education.

Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.

We believe great schools are built by great teams. Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other.

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Educator to join our team. We look for teachers who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Cleveland, OH Area Schools

Why Your Work Matters Here

• Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
• Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
• Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
• Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.

What You'll Do

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support the communication, academic, and social success of students with speech and language needs. As a valued member of our student services team, you will provide high-quality therapy, collaborate with educators and families, and ensure compliance with special education requirements while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

• Provide speech-language therapy services to students with IEPs using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments to identify student needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, progress reports, and other required special education documentation.
• Coordinate speech and language referrals and participate in IAT, ETR, and IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational special education requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with students and families through ongoing communication and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Ohio Speech-Language Pathologist License.
• Valid Ohio Professional Pupil Services License.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Knowledge of Ohio special education laws, IDEA, and best practices in school-based speech-language services.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze student data and use it to guide instruction and intervention.
• Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.

What We Offer

We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff.

All health benefits begin day one of employment!

• Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance,Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
• STRS participation for all school-based positions
• Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
• PTO & personal days

We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.