Speech Language Pathologist

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Area Schools is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services to students across in-person and virtual settings. The role requires collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families to support language development and communication goals.

The position emphasizes diagnostic testing, IEP goal writing, and data-driven intervention. Applicants must meet state licensure requirements and pass a background check; district salary is per teacher contract.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from an accredited college.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Speech Correction.
• Preferred and/or current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Evidence of successful clinical experience in communication disorders and language development at the school-age level.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech language intervention services to face-to-face and virtual learners.
• Instruct individuals in both large and small group language activities.
• Perform speech and language diagnostic testing.
• Write IEP goals and objectives and prescriptive activities based on results of diagnostic testing.
• Communicate and work with parents with respect to student’s language strengths and weaknesses.
• Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with parents

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Speech Correction

ASHA CCC (preferred)

Job description

Deadline:

November 6, 2026

District/Organization:

Armada Area Schools

Position/Type:

Other, full time

Salary:

Per contract

District employees must complete an in-district employee application form (available at school offices)

Preferred and/or current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from an accredited college

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Speech Correction

Preferred and/or current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American

• Evidence of successful clinical experience in communication disorders and

language development at the school-age level.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with parents.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide speech language intervention services to face-to-face and virtual learners.
• Instruct individuals in both large and small group language activities.
• Perform speech and language diagnostic testing.
• Write IEP goals and objectives and prescriptive activities based on results of diagnostic testing.
• Communicate and work with parents with respect to student’s language strengths and weaknesses.
• Work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal and Director of Special Services

SALARY:

Pursuant to the teacher contract

JOB GOAL:

To foster a school environment favorable to learning and personal growth by assisting students in meeting their fullest potential; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to promote a firm yet fair and positive approach to discipline; and to establish good relationships with parents, community, and with other staff members.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.