Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

Qualifications: Master's Degree - Speech and Language Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech and Language Services or valid Michigan Teaching Certificate as a teacher of Speech and Language Impaired as approved by the MDE. Must attain Speech-Language Pathologist License through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Experience in a multi-cultural, school setting, preferred.

Responsibilities: Experience in differential diagnosis, assessment and progress monitoring. Ability to plan evidence-based interventions for individual and groups of students. Possess the capacity to teach strategies to students and teachers that support progress in the general education classroom and provide push into the classroom speech and language therapy. Fosters and maintains positive / collaborative relationships with parents / guardians of students, as well as with students & staff. Completes and maintains student records, documentation and record keeping in accordance with District policies and procedures. Ability to complete Special Education and district responsibilities within compliance timelines. Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills. Ability to interact positively with students, staff and parents. Capacity to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with Departmental colleagues, ancillary staff, Administration, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth. Appropriate technology skills to integrate with instruction. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Function as a collaborative and contributing team member within the school staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching. The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard. The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, & guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information. The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Work is performed primarily in a standard office and school environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The noise level in the work environment varies from soft to moderately loud. The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians, and with the public.