The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. It serves 19 local districts across 4,000 square miles in three counties, with a total of 6,500 PK-12 students. EUPISD is funded by local, state, and federal sources, operates on a budget of $35 million, and employs 210 staff and contractors to provide a wide range of educational services and support.
Reports To
Director of Special Education
Purpose of Position
Provide direct student therapy and consult with school personnel and parents to program eligible students. Evaluate, develop, and implement plans in collaboration with other disciplines regarding individual speech and language needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech & Language Pathology
- State of Michigan licensure
- Certificate of Clinical Competency from the ASHA (CCC‑SLP)
- Meet school‑based speech provider qualifications as outlined in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
- Proficiency with technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High moral character and excellent attendance record
- Professional tact, diplomacy, and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents, and the community
- Ability to handle high volume of work, multiple tasks under strict timelines, and frequent interruptions
- Pleasant disposition, neat appearance, self‑initiating, and ability to work harmoniously with other employees
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct and consultation services to eligible individuals from birth through age 26
- Design and implement speech & language elements of each child/student’s IEP
- Provide consultation and training to staff and parents in support of IEP goals
- Screen and conduct comprehensive evaluations within scope of practice to assist teams in determining eligibility for special education services
- Participate in a variety of team meetings within school and community settings to assist in identifying eligible children and supporting their full access to education
- Ensure frequent progress monitoring of all speech & language goals and report progress regularly as required
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to include student attendance, service logs, and required Medicaid submissions
- Contribute time and expertise to the regional school‑based speech & language professionals’ group
- Serve as a building‑level coach in areas within the scope of practice such as AAC, PODD, and/or START as requested
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in program operation and with student/staff information
- Coordinate workflow, establish priorities, and allocate work to meet deadlines
- Attend meetings outside of normal working hours and travel within ISD and state as needed
- Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times while employed by EUPISD
- Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Wages and Fringes
Commensurate with the EUPIEA Master Agreement.
Period of Employment
School year, 190 days