Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Details

JOB POSTING

Meridian Public Schools

FULL-TIME SPEECH and LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

The following position is being posted for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

DESCRIPTION : Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologist

LOCATION : Meridian Public Schools

STARTING DATE : As Soon as Possible following School Calendar

QUALIFICATIONS : Must have a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university, a Michigan LARA Speech-Language Pathologist license, and a Certificate of Clinical Competency (preferred).

RATE OF PAY : Salary and Benefits in accordance with the Master Agreement between the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education and the Meridian Education Association.

SUPERVISOR : Special Education Director

DEADLINE TO APPLY : UNTIL POSITION FILLED .

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and Meridian reserves the right to interview and hire prior to this deadline.

NOTE : Any applicant recommended for hire for any position is required to consent to a criminal history investigation and back assessment, if required by job description.

SPEECH and LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Position Purpose

A Speech and Language Pathologist provides evaluations and services to students with identified impairments in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans.

Serves as a resource for the development of communication skills and systems. Services are in a K-12 Public School setting.

REPORTS TO : SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS : Meridian Public Schools, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides speech and language therapy to individuals with impairments, including development of individual education plans.
• Works with children to develop verbal and nonverbal communication, speech sound improvements, the appropriate use of voice, and fluent speech.
• Assists general and special education teachers in providing speech improvement supports.
• Provides assessments and diagnoses of speech, language, voice and fluency impairments.
• Develops goals and objectives based on evaluation results and / or student progress.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff, families, and community organizations and agencies.
• Maintains and provides the appropriate documentation, paperwork, and progress reports.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development as appropriate.
• Works with parents / guardians to explain goals and methods of therapy.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties and related work as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject / area
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to record and report daily written records
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to develop a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
• The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
• The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Michigan LARA Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Certification through ASHA.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
• Previous work experience preferred.
• Possess sensitivity to and interest in the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective scheduling.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, other agencies, and the general public.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to utilize software applications, electronic mail, and word documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : 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 frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward with hands and arms.

Moderate concentration / intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. Average memory is needed, considering the amount of time and type of information.

A moderate level of complexity for decision making and average time pressure of decision making.

The employee must have the ability to move / lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and / or move up to 40 lbs.

The employee will sometimes push / pull items such as tables and desks. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Meridian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender / sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.