Impactful School Speech-Language Pathologist

MEMSPA; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzgerald Public Schools seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to support students at Mound Park Upper Elementary School (60%) and Westview Elementary School (40%). The position runs for the 2026-2027 school year with salary per FEA contract and involves collaboration across teams to plan, implement, and monitor speech-language services.

Requirements include a Master’s in SLP, MI license with CCC or CFY, background check, and experience with children with speech impairments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Valid Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist Licence and CCC from ASHA or CFY.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Experience servicing children with speech and language impairments.
• Able to bill for services through the county Medicaid system.
• Able to follow all state and federal guidelines and timelines for service and assessment.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Commitment to a culturally diverse environment and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to participate in a professional learning community.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school staff in oral communication and speech improvement.
• Guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected speech impairments.
• Provides screening to suspected speech-impaired children at regular intervals.
• Delivers individualized therapy programs to meet student needs.
• Collaborates with teachers to implement therapy in daily activities.
• Provides information and counseling to parents and families.
• Writes evaluations for students with disabilities in speech and language areas.
• Delivers direct speech-language services to eligible students.
• Provides consultation on augmentative communication systems and devices.
• Develops annual goals and short-term objectives for caseload.
• Attends MET and IEPT meetings as required.
• Maintains records and documentation for caseload.
• Manages equipment and supplies for speech and language services.
• Provides staff training on language development integration.

Education

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Fitzgerald Public Schools seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to support students at Mound Park Upper Elementary School (60%) and Westview Elementary School (40%). The position runs for the 2026-2027 school year with salary per FEA contract and involves collaboration across teams to plan, implement, and monitor speech-language services.

Requirements include a Master’s in SLP, MI license with CCC or CFY, background check, and experience with children with speech impairments.