School Speech Language Pathologist
Rock Hall, MD
Access Healthcare
5x7 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Rock Hall, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: Approximately 6 weeks (42 days)
Start Date: Approximate start around August 12, 2026, through end of school year
Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours (full-time)
Caseload: Approximately 30 clients
Client Age Range: Birth through age 21
Work Setting: Potentially multiple school sites (not traveling same day); location preference can be accommodated
Part-Time: Considered

Job Description

Seeking an in-person Speech Language Pathologist to replace a virtual SLP for the upcoming school year. The role involves working with children and young adults from birth to 21 years old, managing a caseload of about 30 students. The position may require travel between multiple school sites within the area, but not on the same day.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Maryland

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start date, updated annually, including multiple searches (SS Trace, Federal, Nationwide, County, Sex Offender Registry) covering last 7 years of residence/work/school
• Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI fingerprinting and clearance attestation required prior to start
• State-specific sex offender registry check required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate or equivalent as applicable
• Mandatory Reporter training certification (must be current)
• Various employment and tax documents required prior to start (e.g., W4, I9, Direct Deposit Authorization)
• Physical exam, TB testing, and immunizations may be required if specified by client or state
• Drug testing only if specifically requested by client
• Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and FERPA compliance

Additional Information

• The position is located in a small town on the Chesapeake Bay, offering a pleasant environment for travelers
• The client is flexible regarding location preferences and part-time arrangements
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Speech Language Pathologist seeking a short-term travel contract in a school setting working with pediatric clients.