Speech and Language Pathologist

Special Education Speech-Language Pathologist

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Special Education Speech-Language Pathologist at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking Speech-Language Pathologists who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our Speech-Language Pathologists to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy!

Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist

• Provide high quality speech-language therapy services to a wide variety of students in grades K-8 in Highland Park, MI
• Conduct standard and non-standardized assessments, analyze results and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in the areas of motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia
• Develop treatment plans that are strength based as well as child and family centered
• Ensure that IEP, Evaluation and progress monitoring procedures adhere to the district, state and federal guidelines
• Collect ongoing daily data and adapt treatment accordingly based on trends in student performance
• Attend IEP and Evaluation meetings and provide necessary documentation for team to review in a timely manner
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and all other members of a student's educational team
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Common Core Standards, aligning them with treatment objectives
• Develop, follow and communicate to building leaders and department supervisors, a daily schedule
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursue professional development in maintenance of state board licensure and for addressing student and caseload needs
• Facilitate effective student communication abilities across all modes and levels of language
• Participate in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers

About You

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program is required. Certificates and/or licenses approved by the State of Michigan, LARA High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring. High quality written and verbal communication skills High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook Excellent organization and time management skills Ability to work independently and contribute to a team Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI) Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

About Us

We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.