Speech Therapist Jobs in Ohio
Speech Therapist jobs in Ohio are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in school districts, hospital systems, pediatric outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities at every level from clinical fellows through senior-licensed clinicians. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center maintain consistent hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties across Ohio are pediatric language disorders, dysphagia, and early intervention services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Type:
Student Services/Speech and Language Pathologist
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Date Posted:
10/23/2026
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Location:
Montgomery County ESC Regional Center
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Date Available:
ASAP
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Closing Date:
12/15/2026
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District:
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Job Title: Speech TherapistJob Location: Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: From $56,268, depending on educationa and experience.
Full/Part-Time: Full Time
Who We Are:
We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio. #WeAreMCESC!
What You'll Do:- Design and provide educationally relevant speech-language therapy aligned with IEP goals.
- Conduct screenings (Child Find, new students, designated grades) and interpret results.
- Serve as case manager for identified speech-only students; prepare reports, prior written notices, EMIS coding, and other required documentation.
- Communicate evaluation results clearly to families and staff, both orally and in writing.
- Implement evidence-based treatment techniques for speech-language disorders (expressive/receptive language, voice, articulation, fluency, pragmatics, auditory/visual processing).
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate therapy goals into classroom activities.
- Document therapy progress and modify interventions as needed.
- Help develop educational goals that are measurable, attainable, and relevant.
- Participate in team meetings and comprehensive assessments to plan appropriate services.
- Use positive behavioral interventions to support functional skills and student independence.
What You'll Bring:- Valid Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license.
- Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services license as a school speech-language pathologist.
- Knowledge of evidence-based speech-language therapy techniques.
- Experience with IEP development, case management, and progress documentation.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality, high performance, and professional ethics.
- Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).
What's Next?:Please submit your application, letter of interest, and resume via the DASEC Frontline application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/
Connect with Us!:Website: https://www.mcesc.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcescohio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured
Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.-
Position Type:
-
Position Type:
Student Services/Speech and Language Pathologist
-
Date Posted:
10/23/2026
-
Location:
Montgomery County ESC Regional Center
-
Date Available:
ASAP
-
Closing Date:
12/15/2026
-
District:
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Job Title: Speech TherapistJob Location: Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: From $56,268, depending on educationa and experience.
Full/Part-Time: Full Time
Who We Are:
We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio. #WeAreMCESC!
What You'll Do:- Design and provide educationally relevant speech-language therapy aligned with IEP goals.
- Conduct screenings (Child Find, new students, designated grades) and interpret results.
- Serve as case manager for identified speech-only students; prepare reports, prior written notices, EMIS coding, and other required documentation.
- Communicate evaluation results clearly to families and staff, both orally and in writing.
- Implement evidence-based treatment techniques for speech-language disorders (expressive/receptive language, voice, articulation, fluency, pragmatics, auditory/visual processing).
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate therapy goals into classroom activities.
- Document therapy progress and modify interventions as needed.
- Help develop educational goals that are measurable, attainable, and relevant.
- Participate in team meetings and comprehensive assessments to plan appropriate services.
- Use positive behavioral interventions to support functional skills and student independence.
What You'll Bring:- Valid Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license.
- Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services license as a school speech-language pathologist.
- Knowledge of evidence-based speech-language therapy techniques.
- Experience with IEP development, case management, and progress documentation.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality, high performance, and professional ethics.
- Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).
What's Next?:Please submit your application, letter of interest, and resume via the DASEC Frontline application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/
Connect with Us!:Website: https://www.mcesc.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcescohio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured
Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.-
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Who's Hiring
- Broad River Rehab10
- Optum2
- Legacy Health Services2
- Saber Healthcare2
- Powerback Rehabilitation2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech therapist jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio speech-language pathology license issued by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited graduate program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility pending
- Completed graduate-level clinical practicum hours in an accredited supervised setting
- Experience or coursework in pediatric language disorders, dysphagia, or early intervention preferred
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems such as Epic or WebPT
Speech Therapist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech therapist in Ohio?
To become a licensed speech therapist in Ohio, you must complete a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program, then apply for licensure through the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Ohio requires passing the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology as part of the application. New graduates may practice under a clinical fellowship supervised by a fully licensed clinician while completing the hours required for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
How much do speech therapists make in Ohio?
Speech therapists in Ohio earn a median of about $93,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,840 for the lowest 10% to over $125,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire speech therapists in Ohio?
Employers hiring speech therapists in Ohio right now include Broad River Rehab, Optum, and Legacy Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large pediatric hospital systems, regional health networks, and public school districts collectively represent the most consistent long-term hiring across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most speech therapist jobs?
Dayton, Columbus, and Westerville have the most speech therapist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads due to Nationwide Children's Hospital and a dense network of outpatient pediatric clinics, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw significant hiring from their respective major academic medical centers and surrounding suburban school districts that routinely add caseloads.
Are there remote speech therapist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in desk-based fields because much of the work requires in-person assessment and hands-on intervention. About 0% of speech therapist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Teletherapy roles do exist, and they tend to focus on school-based articulation and language services or adult cognitive-communication sessions where technology can adequately support the session format.
How can I get hired as a speech therapist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your clinical fellowship year with a large Ohio employer that has an established new-graduate program, such as Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, or a regional school district cooperative. Ohio school districts regularly hire clinical fellows under the supervision of a licensed SLP, which builds caseload experience quickly. Holding your Praxis score and an Ohio provisional license before applying puts you ahead of candidates still awaiting exam results.
Where can I find and apply to speech therapist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to speech therapist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across hospital systems, school districts, outpatient clinics, and home health settings. Find the roles that fit your license level and preferred setting and apply directly to each one.
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