Speech Language Pathologist (Part-Time)

Certified - Position - Speech Pathologist Job Number 4600291016Start DateOpen Date 11/14/2023Closing DateDescription:To provide comprehensive speech and language service to students and their families. To serve as a member of diagnostic teams and as a member of educational planning and placement committees to provide assessment information. To consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students. To provide support to other educational programs. Follow the rules and regulations as set forth by IDEA and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:Speech and Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's) from ASHA or as a Michigan Teacher of the Speech and Language Impaired (CCC's)Willing to accept a strong Clinical Fellowship (CF)State of Michigan license through LARA requiredWorking knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines, and local district policiesThorough knowledge of speech/language pathology necessary to assess and identify communication disorders and to develop appropriate programs and services for students with speech and language impairmentsExperience working with children who have speech and language impairments and their familiesExperience working with students who have various disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder and specific learning disabilitiesExperience evaluating for and utilizing assistive technology with students based on communication and organizational needs and abilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in and/or offer supports for Student Assistance TeamParticipate in MTSS interventions and offer strategies for staff and possible screening of studentsImplement MTSS Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventionsFacilitate case management through involvement with the building evaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observation, and IEPsAdminister, score and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on district guidelines and the specific needs of students and complete evaluation reportsDetermine the eligibility of students for speech/language therapy servicesDevelop and implement appropriate therapy goals and objectives and complete IEPs with maintaining State and Federal complianceMonitor and collect data to aid in student supports and servicesComply with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claimingView self as a vital member of the instructional team, working together with both general/special education staff and parents/guardiansArticulate support of the district's special education programPOSITION POSTED UNTIL FILLED"Engage, Educate, and Empower Tomorrow's Global Citizens"Salary Rate Range Minimum starting salary $43,500 BA and $46,000 MA. Salary commensurate with experience according to the BDEA salary schedule - full benefit package offered