Speech Language Pathologist

1 week ago


Detroit, Michigan, United States Detroit Public Schools Community District Full time

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at the Detroit Public Schools Community District. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for evaluating students to determine eligibility for special education, implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), and providing therapy to students with communication disorders.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate students to determine eligibility for special education
  • Select and implement appropriate evaluation procedures, including classroom observation, case history information, standardized tests, and informal tests
  • Interpret evaluation findings accurately to parents and school staff
  • Implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
  • Develop and modify SMART therapy goals and objectives, including connections to Common Core State Standards, materials, and activities to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students
  • Evaluate student progress and modify goals and objectives as needed
  • Create and maintain an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the abilities of the students
  • Counsel parents, teachers, and students concerning the nature, effect, alleviation, and elimination of communication disorders
  • Collaborate with parents, school staff, and other professionals and agencies to develop and implement behavior management and other intervention strategies
  • Participate on Resource Coordinating Teams (RCTs) and contribute to Response to Intervention (RtI) efforts
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students, and parents
  • Participate in school and district in-service training programs
  • Plan and present workshops and in-service training programs
  • Demonstrate adequate knowledge of special education rules and regulations and maintain compliance
  • Initiate, participate in, and follow through on MET/IEP procedures as appropriate
  • Attend school staff meetings and discipline-specific staff meetings
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation; submit same at designated times
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator and/or Supervisor(s) of Communication Disorders

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution
  • A current Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and valid State of Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Care Services
  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), Speech and Language Impaired (SB) endorsement for TSLI
  • Expertise and experience working in an urban public school district is a plus

Security Clearance:

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check.

Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application:

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

All DPSCD employees are required to disclose their vaccine status, however COVID-19 vaccines are strongly encouraged but not required.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.

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