Speech Pathologist - ASD/Nonpublic

Speech Pathologist - ASD/Nonpublic

Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow-up services for disorders of speech and language. Provide training and support to teachers, other professionals and family members of individuals with speech, voice and language communication. Develop and establish effective augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies, including selecting, prescribing and dispensing of aids and devices and training individuals in their use. To work with adaptive devices. Maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and community representatives. Maintain accurate and timely records. Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth. Manage a safe and comfortable learning environment. Prepare for and participate in the REED/IEP and nonpublic service plan process. Inform building administrator of student's progress and programmatic concerns. Direct students in clinical or pre-clinical training, volunteers, and attendant personnel that may be assigned to them. Comply with school district policies and procedures. Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings, and other required district and building activities in a positive manner. Effectively plan and organize duties as well as personal work environment. Comply with Medicaid billing procedures. Regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Ancillary/Health Services and the Supervisor of the Autism Program.

Need to Have:

• Valid Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist License or Educational Limited SLP License
• Experience in evaluation and therapy of children with disabilities preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance plan
• Dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid leave time
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• District-supported professional development

Working Conditions:

Works in a school environment. May need to travel while on the job to reach different locations.

Notice of Non-discrimination:

Berrien RESA and our Board of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io, fax View phone number on click.appcast.io.