School Speech Language Pathologist - $60 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

RCM HealthCare Travel seeks a local contract School Speech-Language Pathologist to serve students in Detroit, MI, onsite at multiple school sites.

The position is full-time or part-time on a W2 basis for the 2026/2027 school year, starting ASAP with a 13-week duration, 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts. Travel between buildings is involved and MARSE experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Minimum 60 semester hours in communication-related coursework.
• SB endorsement and/or Clinical Competence Certificate required.
• Michigan teacher of the speech-language impaired certification preferred; other licenses may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist early elementary general education teachers in language and sound awareness skills.
• Act as liaison between school and home to foster parent involvement.
• Participate in intervention team meetings to support language acquisition strategies.
• Conduct speech/language evaluations and determine eligibility per MARSE.
• Manage caseload and develop/implement IEPs.
• Maintain and submit records timely.
• Demonstrate writing and oral communication proficiency.
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills and collaborative work.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures.
• Travel between multiple buildings.

Skills

Practicum hours 300

Articulation/language/voice/fluency

District language acquisition

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

60 semester hours in communication

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Detroit, Michigan.

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Detroit, Michigan.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Hourly Rate: $60.00 per hour (based on experience)

Location: Detroit, MI area; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary

RCM is looking for full or part time school based SLPs to provide therapy services to school students in and around the Detroit, MI area for the 2026/2027 school year. W2 contract, in person at the school locations only.

Schedule / Shift

• School Year: 2026/2027 – Will follow Academic Calendar
• Contract length: School Year

Key Duties

• Assist early elementary general education teachers in facilitating language acquisition skills and sound awareness skills through modeling, lessons, and team teaching
• Act as a liaison between school and home to foster parent involvement
• Participate as a member on intervention team meetings to assist general education teachers with strategies to support children at risk in the area of language acquisition
• Conduct speech/language evaluations and determine eligibility in accordance with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
• Manage caseload assignment; develop and implement IEPs
• Maintain and submit records and reports in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills and work collaboratively
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations
• Engage in personal professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership
• Travel between multiple buildings

Skills

• Minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised practicum experience with persons who present a variety of communication disorders
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and treatment of articulation, language, voice, and fluency impairment
• Willingness to learn district-specific strategies related to language acquisition skills

Education

• Required: Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Required: Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of academic credit in normal aspects of human communication, development, and clinical techniques for evaluation and management of speech and language disorders, as described in State rule R340.1796

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: SB endorsement and/or Clinical Competence Certificate
• Additional certifications: State of Michigan certification as a teacher of the speech and language impaired preferred; Early Childhood or Elementary education certification preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #335829. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) , in person, full time, 2026/2027 school year

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.