Innovative School Speech-Language Pathologist

Midwest Management Group, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton Heston Academy seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to support student communication, social, and academic growth. A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Michigan license are required; teacher certification is preferred but not mandatory.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and implementing IDEA in an inclusive school setting. The position is full-time and located in Michigan, offering ongoing professional development and a supportive environment for educators

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Collaboration with staff

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Charlton Heston Academy seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to support student communication, social, and academic growth. A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Michigan license are required; teacher certification is preferred but not mandatory.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and implementing IDEA in an inclusive school setting. The position is full-time and located in Michigan, offering ongoing professional development and a supportive environment for educators