School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
Rockville, Maryland
Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel/Contract

Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week
• Provide services in 3 classrooms, each with approximately 6 students
• Approximately 18 hours of direct service
• Serve middle and upper hall students aged 14-21 years
• Must hold a Maryland SLP license and ASHA CCC-SLP certification

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Maryland State SLP License (Primary source verification required)
• ASHA CCC-SLP Certification (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider card only (required for all candidates)
• Driver’s License/State ID - Government issued photo ID required

Additional certifications may be required depending on unit or role:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as requested
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams relevant to profession/specialty
• Core HIPAA training or signed HIPAA form required for subcontractors
• Educational Services - Mandatory Reporter training (annual renewal)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit Mask (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start; can be completed onsite during orientation
• Negative TB test (QGOLD or TSPOT) within 1 year, updated annually; 2-step PPD accepted if completed prior to start
• Annual TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, methadone, opioids, oxycodone, phencyclidine)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or exemption required for healthcare workers during flu season (Oct-April); flu vaccine recommended but not required for school employees
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or declination form

Background & Verification

• 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry
• Federal background check including all aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM exclusion checks
• Employment application and professional references (2 professional references within 2 years)
• Education verification for highest degree obtained
• Maryland fingerprinting (MD CJIS/DSS/FBI LiveScan) required, must be completed at least 10 days prior to start
• Maryland State Sex Offender Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List checks

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear headshot photo on white background for badge
• Completion of facility orientation and training manuals, policies acknowledgements, confidentiality agreements, and informed consent forms prior to start
• Completion of CPS (Child Protective Services) background clearance with notarized consent form prior to start
• Compliance with facility-specific job description and role expectations

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring fingerprint form to appointment and complete LiveScan fingerprinting in Maryland
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training will be done onsite for all candidates; not applicable for school employees
• FERPA training and annual update required for educational services staff
• Candidates with positive drug screens for marijuana will not be accepted
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and verifications prior to or at orientation to avoid removal from assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized educational setting serving adolescents and young adults with therapy needs, requiring strong credentials and compliance with comprehensive health and safety standards.