1.0 Speech and Language Pathologist (Internal Posting)

Speech And Language Pathologist (Internal Posting)

LOCATION: WWIA/Outreach

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/Special Education Supervisor

COMPENSATION: Range starts at $55,532 based on W-WEA Collective Agreement

BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan Sick Day Buy Back Incentive

POSTING DATES: October 7, 2026 October 13, 2026 by 3:00 P.M. Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program. The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Others duties may be assigned

• Speech Therapy to Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School and Post Secondary language students
• Evaluation of communication needs of students
• M.E.T. and I.E.P.T. meetings
• Augmentative and alternative communication services and devices
• Regular meetings with staff and parents
• Work on Special Education Team
• Regular and predictable attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Special Education Certificate R340.1781, R340.1782 and R340.1796 in the area of Speech/Language or License per R340.1792 (ASHA-CCC)
• Prefer School Based Therapist
• Ability to do M.E.T. and I.E.P.T. paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must have good written and oral language ability
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults

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.

This person must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and must be able to move about the classroom, building, etc. as needed. This person must be able to communicate with students, parents, other teachers and administrators and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. At times, this employee may engage in physical management with students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others. The employee may need to travel to different work locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The amount of contract, length of the workday and the number of workdays is based on the WWEA collective bargaining agreement.

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with District guidelines.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on line at or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.

The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.