Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language PathologistThis position will begin with the 2026-2027 school yearQualifications/RequirementsEducation: Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or a valid Michigan teacher certificate with full approval in Speech and Language ImpairedLicense Required: Speech and Language Pathologist LicenseLicense Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech and Language Pathology from the American Speech and Language Hearing AssociationOther: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAbility to organize and manage the workload in order to meet legal mandates and timelinesAbility to positively and effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents; verbally and in writingAbility to develop and maintain a positive and productive working relationship with the aboveStrong understanding and competency in training, coaching and supporting a Multi-Tiered System of Supports modelPerforms diagnostic evaluations on all students referred for servicesContacts appropriate persons, when indicated, who could provide information which may facilitate diagnosis and treatment plansConsults with each classroom teacher involved with students who will be receiving speech and language servicesSets up a schedule for the speech and language program which takes into consideration the student's total academic and non-academic programAssists, in cooperation with supervisor and speech department staff, in developing all necessary procedural guidelines used in the departmentProvides speech and/or language therapy in individual or group settings and disseminates progress reports to parents, teachers, principals and those supportive service personnel as appropriateFollows federal, state and local laws, rules, guidelines, and policiesMaintains professional competence in field by attending and participating in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, staff meetingsAssists in conducting in-service training programs to acquaint regular and special education personnel with the needs and ways of working with students with speech/language impairmentsComplies with rules and regulations around Child FindMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district, policy, and administrative regulationMakes provisions for being available to students, their parent/guardians, and school staff for education related purposes both during and outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsProvide consultation and collaboration to students, their family members, and school staffSupports Strategic Plan and School Improvement processFocuses on student achievement and growthAbility to evaluate students suspected of having speech/language impairments as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation teamAbility to provide quality school-based speech/language servicesAssists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairmentsProvides thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairmentsProvides screening to identify speech impaired students at regular intervals and at specified levelsProvides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet students' needs and correct existing speech or language needsProvides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvementPerform other job duties as required.Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Grosse Ile Township Schools District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, or limited English proficiency be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to, discrimination in any program, activity, service or in employment to which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For information, contact the Superintendent's Office, 23276 East River Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138, View phone number on click.appcast.io.