Meeting the Moment: Sevn Workforce Solutions Tackles the Nation's Special Education Staffing Shortage

Forty-five states reported special education teacher shortages this year-more than any other subject area. Meanwhile, the number of students requiring special education services has climbed from 6.4 million to 7.5 million over the past decade. The math is simple: demand is outpacing supply, and students are caught in the middle.

When school districts across the country face these critical shortages of special education professionals, they increasingly turn to a company that understands education from the inside out. Sevn Workforce Solutions, a therapist-owned healthcare staffing firm based in Southlake, Texas, has spent 20 years building a reputation as a trusted partner for schools navigating one of education's most persistent challenges: finding qualified specialists to serve students with disabilities.

"We're not just filling positions," says CEO Scott Martindale, a Licensed Professional Counselor who founded the company with a clear mission. "We're connecting schools with professionals who can genuinely change the trajectory of a child's education."

A Different Kind of Staffing Company

What sets Sevn Workforce Solutions apart is its origins. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that treat education as just another vertical, Sevn was built by clinicians who understand the unique demands of working in schools. This perspective shapes everything from candidate vetting to client relationships.
The company has developed deep expertise in special education staffing, helping districts secure the professionals essential to serving students with disabilities. From Speech Language Pathologists and Educational Diagnosticians to Licensed Specialists in School Psychology, Sevn connects schools with the specialized talent needed to meet IEP requirements and ensure every child receives the support they deserve.

Rapid Response for Urgent Needs

Recognizing that staffing emergencies don't wait for traditional hiring timelines, Martindale recently launched Rapid SLP, an emergency placement service designed to get qualified Speech Language Pathologists into classrooms quickly when districts face sudden vacancies.

"A student's IEP services can't pause because a district is short-staffed," Martindale explains. "Schools need partners who can move fast without sacrificing quality."

Rooted in Community

Martindale's commitment to education is deeply personal. A longtime Southlake, Texas resident, he and his wife Vanessa are raising four children in Carroll Independent School District, consistently ranked among the top school districts in the United States. One has already graduated, and three currently attend Carroll ISD schools. One of his sons has a 504 plan and receives speech therapy services, giving Martindale a parent's firsthand perspective on the critical importance of qualified special education professionals.

"When your own kids walk the same hallways as the students you're helping to serve, the work takes on a different meaning," Martindale says. "I've seen firsthand what excellent special education support looks like-and what happens when schools don't have the staff they need. Every placement we make represents a real impact on real students and real families."

Looking Ahead

As districts nationwide continue grappling with teacher shortages and growing special education caseloads, Sevn Workforce Solutions remains focused on its founding purpose: ensuring every student who needs specialized support has access to qualified professionals who can provide it.

For school administrators seeking a staffing partner that truly understands education, that mission makes all the difference.

Sevn Workforce Solutions, LLC
Scott Martindale, CEO
E: Scott@SevnWS.com
P: 972-955-0502
115 Grand Ave, Suite 213
Southlake Texas 76092

Sevn Workforce Solutions is a therapist-owned educational staffing company based in Texas, with 20 years of experience connecting school districts nationwide with qualified special education professionals. Specializing in placing Speech Language Pathologists, Educational Diagnosticians, Special Education teachers and Licensed Specialists in School Psychology, Sevn helps districts meet IEP requirements and ensure students with disabilities receive the support they deserve. Founded by Licensed Professional Counselor Scott Martindale, the company combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the unique demands of working in schools, offering solutions like Rapid SLP for emergency placements when districts face sudden vacancies.

This release was published on openPR.