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Speech and Language Pathologist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,000 / year median in Michigan
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Opportunity:
The Special Education Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to students with disabilities in the school setting. This position is dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders that impact educational performance. The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with special education teams, general education staff, families, and community partners to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that promote student communication development, academic success, and social-emotional well-being. Responsibilities of the Speech- Language Pathologist Provide high quality speech-language therapy services to a wide variety of students in grades K-8 in Highland Park, MI Conduct standard and non-standardized assessments, analyze results and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in the areas of motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia Develop treatment plans that are strength based as well as child and family centered Ensure that IEP, Evaluation and progress monitoring procedures adhere to the district, state and federal guidelines Collect ongoing daily data and adapt treatment accordingly based on trends in student performance Attend IEP and Evaluation meetings and provide necessary documentation for team to review in a timely manner Collaborate with classroom teachers and all other members of a student's educational team Demonstrate knowledge of the Common Core Standards, aligning them with treatment objectives Develop, follow and communicate to building leaders and department supervisors, a daily schedule Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursue professional development in maintenance of state board licensure and for addressing student and caseload needs Facilitate effective student communication abilities across all modes and levels of language Participate in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers Develop functional use of district software for purposes of special education compliance and accountability reporting About You Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program is required.
- Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits- time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits
- stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits
- keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals