School Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Team at Charlton Heston Academy!

Are you passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds? Charlton Heston Academy is seeking a dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist to join our innovative and forward-thinking team.

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist Salary: $50/hr Negotiable

About Charlton Heston Academy: At Charlton Heston Academy, we're not just educators; we're pioneers in the world of public education. We're on the cutting edge of providing high-quality, free public education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to inspire students to reach their fullest potential and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

Why Charlton Heston Academy?

• Innovative Environment: Join a team that embraces innovation and modern teaching practices. At Charlton Heston Academy, we believe in staying ahead of the curve in education.
• Diverse and Inclusive: We celebrate diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive and welcoming environment for both students and staff.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to helping our educators grow and thrive. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and encourage a growth mindset.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our campus features state-of-the-art facilities, making it an exciting place to teach and learn.

What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will be:

• Committed to fostering the intellectual and social development of our students.
• Master's degree in speech and language pathology
• Valid full Michigan License in Speech-Language Pathology (no limited license)
• Michigan Teacher Certification with proper endorsements preferred, but not necessary.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A wealth of instructional strategies to address the speech/language needs of students with various disabilities.
• The ability to implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education independently and accurately.
• Minimum 2 years of working in an educational environment.

NATURE OF THE POSITION: The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the school district.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services.
• Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
• Participate in the development of student IEP's.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Promotes a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops plans and instructional materials and translates plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for learning.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, evaluates and assesses curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Exemplary, regular, and predictable attendance is essential for this position.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and/or other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our students and embark on a fulfilling teaching journey in a progressive educational institution, Charlton Heston Academy is the place for you.

Charlton Heston Academy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.