Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

The Special Education Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to students with disabilities in the school setting. This position is dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders that impact educational performance. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with special education teams, general education staff, families, and community partners to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that promote student communication development, academic success, and social-emotional well-being.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by Administration.

1. Follows all established policies, practices, and procedures in terms of duties and responsibilities of the position as delegated by the Director of Special Education and/or Special Education Supervisor.
2. Participates as a member of the local district pre-referral/MTSS process.
3. Conducts comprehensive speech-language evaluations using standardized and criterion-referenced assessments; documents findings in clear, educationally relevant reports; and participates in IEP team meetings to communicate results and recommendations within district assignment.
4. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team, and when appropriate serve as team leader.
5. Schedules, chairs and/or participates as team member/case manager actively in IEP meetings; establishes measurable communication goals aligned with educational standards; and documents progress toward IEP objectives with data-driven accountability.
6. Provides consultation to teachers and parents on accommodations and modifications supporting students with communication needs; advocates for students' communication rights; and supports inclusive educational practices.
7. Maintains a cooperative relationship with professionals and others within the school setting that fosters recognition and respect for every individual.
8. Develops, implements, and modifies evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual student needs; delivers direct and indirect speech-language services in school-based settings (classrooms, therapy rooms, small group, pull-out) taking into consideration the student's total school program.
9. Maintains accurate, timely clinical and educational records; ensures compliance with federal (IDEA) and state special education regulations; and participates in required evaluations and progress monitoring.
10. Reviews and approves Medicaid reports of other pathologists without CCC certification.
11. Maintains all aspects of confidentiality as it pertains to students, families and other protected information.
12. Contributes to in-service training programs to general education staff, community organizations, etc., at the request of area supervisor. Effectively manages time and workload to ensure timely completion of responsibilities and high-quality service delivery.
13. Maintains a schedule within the assigned service area. Deviations from schedule are subject to prior approval of the supervisor. Maintains accurate records as required by the RESD.
14. Stays current with evidence-based practices in school-based speech-language pathology; participates in professional development opportunities; and contributes to the school district's special education mission.
15. Performs other assigned duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or delegated supervisor, not in conflict with Board policy, conditions of employment, or as outlined in the negotiated Master Agreement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be able to be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program is required.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Certificates and/or licenses approved by the State of Michigan, LARA Valid Michigan Driver's License

Language skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents/guardians, co-workers, staff and Administration.

Must be able to read, comprehend and analyze instructions, correspondence, memos, reports, IEPs and related Special Education rules and regulations. Must be able to compose appropriate correspondence and reporting with clear and concise information utilizing proper spelling and grammar.

Mathematical skills: Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations in order to make comparisons and/or determinations of evaluations of student(s) to the general population, and to produce charts, graphs, and reports.

Reasoning ability: Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other skills and abilities: Must demonstrate cooperative and effective communication skills, both oral and written, and apply active listening skills with people and situations.

Physical demands & work environment: 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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel and hold, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequent fine finger and hand dexterity is required if sign language is used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The ability to tell where sound is coming from is essential to this job.

Driving and travel may be necessary.

In the performance of this job, the individual may occasionally come in contact with unruly students and/or adults, and/or be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee, Superintendent, and/or appointing authority.

Signature below signifies that the employee has reviewed the contents of his/her job description and that the individual is aware of the requirements of said position. In addition, the employee agrees that he/she shall remain free of any alcohol or controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the supervisor and/or Human Resources. Date Reviewed: 3/9/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District Board of Education complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other legally protected class. For information contact the Superintendent at Clare-Gladwin RESD at 4041 E. Mannsiding Rd, Clare, MI 48617, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.