Speech and Language Pathologist

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to evaluate and support speech-language development for students under the IEP. The role involves completing evaluations, planning, and direct service delivery in collaboration with educators and families.

The successful candidate will communicate with parents and staff, adhere to district policies, and engage in ongoing professional learning to stay current with best practices in speech-language pathology.

Qualifications

• Must be certified and licensed in the state of Michigan.
• Early childhood experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA and Michigan Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of students in response to special education referrals.
• Participate in educational planning and consultation in the schools.
• Provide speech and language services to special education students as assigned on the IEP.
• Effectively communicate, consult, and team with parents, staff, agencies and others.
• Perform appropriate action in response to referrals of special education students.
• Adhere to West Ottawa's policies, procedures and practices.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed-upon or established timelines.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional development meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed in Michigan

Early childhood experience

IDEA knowledge

Job description

Position: Speech and Language Pathologist

Posting Dates: September 24, 2026 Until Filled

Reports To: Special Education Director

Beginning: October 19, 2026

Qualifications

• Must be certified and licensed in the state of Michigan.
• Early childhood experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA and Michigan Guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of students in response to special education referrals.
• Participate in educational planning and consultation in the schools.
• Provide speech and language services to special education students as assigned on the IEP.
• Effectively communicate, consult, and team with parents, staff, agencies and others.
• Perform appropriate action in response to referrals of special education students.
• Adhere to West Ottawa's policies, procedures and practices.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed-upon or established timelines.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional development meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.

The West Ottawa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District's Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board's non-discrimination policies and address any complaint of discrimination.

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