Job Description Speech/Language Pathologist Adopted/Amended 5/20 Building Neway Center Department Intervention and Prevention Reports To Director of Intervention and Prevention General Function The Speech/Language Pathologist shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and/or therapy services to students who are suspected of having communication disorders. This includes evaluation of students with suspected or identified communication disorders, the development of goals and objectives, and the management and coordination of speech and language services. Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• State of Michigan license to function as a Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Background and knowledge of early intervention services and working with students with disabilities.
• Experience in providing diagnostic evaluations.
• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Must complete and pass required criminal history checks.

Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Essential duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure proper identification of students eligible by meeting MARSE criteria for speech and language impairments.
• Provide high quality therapy to students, as prescribe in the student's IEPs utilizing the best research and evidence-based practices to support student growth including service delivery models such as direct, consultation or teletherapy.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations for appropriate students using professional best practice standards including the required components for the MET, evaluation reports, and IEPs, providing diagnostic information to committees involved in the placement of students.
• Support the practice of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for the building(s) assigned including participation in child study/student intervention team meetings and Intervention Management Team meetings (IMT).
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports, including but not limited to lesson plans and behavioral data.
• Write appropriate goals and objectives for each student within required timelines to support student growth with the whole child in mind.
• Order appropriate materials and testing kits to meet the needs of students.
• Manage and maintain a schedule for provision of service delivery, consultation, evaluation and progress monitoring for assigned students.
• Consult with parents, other ancillary staff, general and special education teachers, and administrators as needed.
• Establish and maintain community agency contacts to support referral process for families in Newaygo County.
• Make appropriate referrals when additional services within the district or outside the district appear necessary.
• Complete timely submission of claims to Medicaid for eligible students.
• Use various software programs for communication and documentation purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Travel between buildings to provide services.
• Participate in in-service and staff meetings and advocate for professional development that supports growth for the agency.
• Predictable/reliable attendance.
• Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public visiting the NC RESA.
• Possess knowledge of NC RESA's organization, mission, and philosophy.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Intervention & Prevention Services. Relationships and Other Duties The Speech/Language Pathologist shall be directly accountable to the Director of Intervention & Prevention Services and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:
• adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,
• performance resulting in quality outcomes,
• performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,
• continuous personal and professional improvement and development,
• positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,
• continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation,
• exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position, and
• supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan including all guiding principles, strategic directions, and service expectations. Other Required Skills
• Able to communicate effectively (language skills).
• Able to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).
• Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment General classroom/office setting; the noise level in this position varies. Terms of Employment
• contracted employee (exempt, under FLSA guidelines)
• school year position
• position covered under NCEA Master Agreement
• evaluated annually by the Director of Intervention & Prevention Services The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.

D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of Newaygo County RESA that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, height, weight, marital status or other trait or characteristic protected by federal or state employment discrimination statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment. NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time, following language in the NCEA Master Agreement.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$53,530.00 - $101,273.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location:

In person