Speech Language Pathologist

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

3% 401(k) company contribution

4% 401(k) company match

Life, ADD, STD, LTD paid by employer

Job summary

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics in Spring Lake is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist. The role focuses on conducting evaluations, developing IEPs, and providing therapy while collaborating with staff and families.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, hold Michigan Licensure, and may have additional teaching certifications. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• Michigan State Licensure and CCC preferred.
• Experience in developing and implementing IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations for special education services.
• Develop and implement IEPs with measurable goals.
• Provide speech-language therapy in individual or group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents for classroom strategies.
• Maintain documentation of student progress.
• Participate in IEP and Special Education meetings.

Skills

Speech-language therapy

IEP development

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Michigan State Licensure

Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with SB Endorsement

Job description

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics located in Spring Lake is hiring a full time Speech Language Pathologist.

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics is a TK-8 public school academy chartered by Grand Valley State University. We are located in Spring Lake and our students come from many surrounding districts in Ottawa and Muskegon counties. WMAAA focuses on arts integration and high academic achievement. We have a great team of teachers and staff who have been supporting and educating creative, artistic, academic high achieving students for over 25 years! We are looking for an experienced successful leader to join our team.

Mission

Creating life-long community through arts integration

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Develop, implement, and review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including writing measurable goals and providing data-driven recommendations related to student eligibility for services and/or accommodations in the classroom.
• Provide speech-language therapy in individual or small group settings, including pushing into the classroom for inclusion or pull-out service delivery models.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to implement classroom strategies and support communication needs across settings.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation (e.g., MiPSE, progress reports) and track student progress.
• Coordinate and/or participate in IEP, REED, MDR, and/or other relevant meetings to support student success and meet student needs; attend Special Education team meetings.
• School responsibilities - before/after school duty, staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, graduation, Meet Greet Find Your Seat, school Professional Development days, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, Michigan State Licensure, and a Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred; alternatives to the above qualifications, such as a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with SB (Speech Language Impairment) Endorsement.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Close vision is required to perform computer related tasks. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• 4% 401(k) company match
• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
• Voluntary Plans Available

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