Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – full time – Early Childhood building

RCM Health Care Services; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Life/AD&D and LTD

Paid sick leave (hours/eligibility)

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

RCM Health Care Services is seeking a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy to students in Madison Heights, MI. This in-person role is W2 and follows the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 school year, with an hourly rate of $60 based on experience.

The SLP will evaluate and treat articulation, language, voice, and fluency issues, manage a caseload, and collaborate with teachers and families to support student progress. Travel between school buildings is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• SB endorsement or Clinical Competence Certificate is required.
• Ability to conduct evaluations and determine eligibility per MARSE rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist early elementary teachers in language acquisition and sound awareness through modeling and lesson delivery.
• Serve as liaison between school and home to encourage parent involvement.
• Participate in intervention team meetings to support students at risk in language acquisition.
• Conduct speech-language evaluations and determine eligibility under MARSE.
• Manage caseload and develop/implement IEPs; maintain records promptly.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form; collaborate with staff.
• Travel between multiple school buildings as needed.

Skills

Articulation

Language assessment

Sound awareness

IEP development

Parent liaison

Education

Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology

60 semester hours in communication disorders

Job description

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
Hourly Rate: $60.00 per hour (based on experience)
Location: Madison Heights, MI 48071
Onsite – School Setting – EARLY CHILDHOOD

Position Summary

RCM is looking for full or part time school based SLPs to provide therapy services to school students in and around the Madison Heights, MI area for thisschool year. W2 contract, in person at the school locations only.

Schedule / Shift

• School Year: 2026/2027 – Will follow Academic Calendar
• Contract length: School Year

Key Duties

• Assist early elementary general education teachers in facilitating language acquisition skills and sound awareness skills through modeling, lessons, and team teaching
• Act as a liaison between school and home to foster parent involvement
• Participate as a member on intervention team meetings to assist general education teachers with strategies to support children at risk in the area of language acquisition
• Conduct speech/language evaluations and determine eligibility in accordance with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
• Manage caseload assignment; develop and implement IEPs
• Maintain and submit records and reports in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills and work collaboratively
• Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations
• Engage in personal professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership
• Travel between multiple buildings

Skills

• Minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised practicum experience with persons who present a variety of communication disorders
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and treatment of articulation, language, voice, and fluency impairment
• Willingness to learn district-specific strategies related to language acquisition skills

Education

• Required: Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Required: Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of academic credit in normal aspects of human communication, development, and clinical techniques for evaluation and management of speech and language disorders, as described in State rule R340.1796

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: SB endorsement and/or Clinical Competence Certificate
• Additional certifications: State of Michigan certification as a teacher of the speech and language impaired preferred; Early Childhood or Elementary education certification preferred

Benefits

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.