Speech / Language Pathologist

Ann Arbor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to provide direct services and support to students with significant communication and learning disorders. This role requires a Master's degree in Speech and Language or ASHA certification, along with a valid Michigan teaching certificate. Responsibilities include writing Behavior Intervention Plans, supervising assistants, and conducting assessments. The position offers a collaborative work environment focused on student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech and Language or ASHA certification required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Michigan Teacher Consultant Endorsement preferred.
• Experience with TEACCH, applied behavior analysis, and social skills instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and instruction for students with communication disorders.
• Supervise Teacher Assistants and conduct Functional Analysis of Behavior.
• Data collection and progress monitoring required.

Skills

Experience providing direct services for students with communication disorders

Knowledge of general education curriculum

Experience with augmentative communication devices

Data collection and progress monitoring

Education

Master's degree in Speech and Language or ASHA certification

Valid Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

Position Title

SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)

Position Location

Dicken and Abbot Elementary

Position Type

Student Support Services / Speech and Language Pathologist (0.70 FTE / 0.30 FTE)

Salary

AAEA Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship

Assistant Director of SISS

Qualifications Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in Speech and Language or ASHA certification.
  • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Michigan Teacher Consultant Endorsement; AI and EMI preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience providing direct services, consultative services and instruction for students with significant communication and learning disorders, including autism.
• Experience with TEACCH, applied behavior analysis, PECS, social skills instruction.
• Knowledge of general education curriculum.
• Experience with augmentative communication devices.
• Experience conducting Functional Analysis of Behavior and writing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Supervision of Teacher Assistants.
• Data collection and progress monitoring required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Full-time position requiring reliable and predictable attendance on site.

Language Skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively and present information both orally and in written form.

Reasoning Ability

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Interact with public and other staff as required.
• Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand, talk or hear, sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally bend or twist at the neck more than average. Sometimes push or lift up to 50 lbs. Must meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and other staff.

Work Environment

Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADA Statement

Ann Arbor Public Schools complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].