Speech & Language Pathologist

Oakridge; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oakridge School District seeks a Speech & Language Pathologist to support Preschool-12 students at Oakridge Lower Elementary. This role requires applying district and state curricula, evaluating students, and delivering therapy within an educational setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and specialists, implementing IEPs, using assistive technology, and contributing to interdisciplinary teams while complying with district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate or equivalent in SLP.
• Experience with Preschool–12 population incl. autism and hearing impairments.
• Experience with augmentative communication and assistive technology devices.
• Knowledge of evaluation instruments for articulation and language.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and eligibility in special education.

Responsibilities

• Follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, administration, parents and community agencies to support student needs.
• Work effectively with grade level/department/interdisciplinary teams.
• Regularly use technology as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
• Develop interdisciplinary approaches to delivering instructional outcomes.
• Maintain timelines for IEPs, Medicaid billing, progress reports, etc.
• Schedule IEP meetings and ensure IEP implementation for caseload students.
• Participate in building/district committees to develop curricular guidelines.
• Follow Board policies and building regulations.
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal or SPED administrator.

Skills

Speech/Language therapy experience

Augmentative communication

Evaluation instruments

IEP process knowledge

Collaboration with educators

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with SB Endorsement

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: August 18, 2026

Position: Speech & Language Pathologist

Location: Oakridge Lower Elementary

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with SB Endorsement or Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
• Speech/Language therapy experience with the Preschool - 12 school population, including children with Autism and Hearing Impairments.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, augmentative communication, including assistive technology devices.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, a variety of evaluation instruments for assessing articulation and language skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the eligibility process and individualized educational planning process in special education.

Responsibilities

• Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, ancillary staff, administration, parents and any necessary community agencies to support student needs.
• Ability to work effectively with grade level/department/interdisciplinary teams, etc.
• Knowledge of and commitment to regularly use technology as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate ability to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes.
• Maintain required timelines when submitting and disseminating paperwork: IEPs, Medicaid billing, progress reports, etc.
• Schedule IEP meetings and ensure IEP implementation for caseload students.
• Input/active participation in building and district committee structure to develop new curricular guidelines for all areas.
• Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines and building regulations.
• Willing to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the principal and or special education administrator.

Deadline for Applying

September 18, 2026 or until filled

Start Date

August 18, 2026/As soon as possible

The Oakridge School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.