Speech Language Pathologist

The Menominee County ISD in Menominee, Michigan is hiring!

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan Speech Language Pathologist License. Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech & Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Meet the qualifications as outlined in Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.

SALARY & BENEFITS: In accordance with the MCISD Master Agreement (Benefits prorated for part-time positions)

Qualifications, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and consult services to eligible students from birth through age 25. Carry out the speech and language requirements of the child's IEP/IFSP as assigned.
• Develop and maintain a schedule of student contacts consistent with the IEP/IFSP requirements. Provide consultation to families and school staff to assist with student achievement.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Screen and conduct comprehensive evaluations for determining special education eligibility.
• Prepare and interpret social or developmental histories/assessments and obtain parent/guardian input for the assessment process.
• Utilize a variety of assessments to determine the need for special education services. Provide analysis/ interpretation of information and data in oral and written reports.
• Provide appropriate parties with all written reports as a part of the referral/diagnostic process.
• Assist parents and school staff in the understanding of decisions, procedures, and other questions of concern affecting their children in the IEP/IFSP Team process.
• Participate in Team meetings, write and maintain specific measurable IEP/IFSP goals and objectives, and assist with the development of other IEP/IFSP goals and objectives.
• Provide MCISD administration with necessary information required for monitoring activities. Attend, upon request, scheduled student staffing/IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Complete and send home progress reports.
• Provide recommendations for educational interventions to assist classroom personnel with student learning, achievement, behavior and use of assistive educational devices.
• Active member of creating, reviewing, analyzing, and revising implementation plans and interventions. Use data based decision making to lead a problem-solving model in dealing with student academic and behavioral concerns.
• Consult with principals, staff members, and parents/guardians to assist student progress. Complete evaluations, reports and service logs for all students in a timely manner Maintain working files for caseload, including test protocol information.
• Develop in-service training programs in area of interests and expertise. Actively keep abreast of current research and innovative techniques
• Function as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team in assessing the specific needs of students
• Serve as a MET Coordinator as assigned by Administration.
• Develop student performance goals and objectives based upon relevant data.
• Select appropriate instructional materials to be used by the therapist and instructional personnel. Assist with in-service activities in the development of appropriate speech and language programming Demonstrate current knowledge of speech/language interventions and supports.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation including student attendance and service logs.
• Utilize therapy techniques within the classroom or home setting as a means of transferring recommended treatment programs from the therapist to classroom personnel, parents or care providers.
• Participate in professional development/training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain confidentiality; Regular and reliable attendance; Daily travel
• Understand and embrace the inclusion of disabled students in general education Possess valid driver's license and maintain all required professional licensure
• Pass all required background checks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent verbal and written skills Ability to multitask; Ability to carry out duties as assigned
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with and without direct supervision
• Ability to integrate technology into everyday workflow
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with students and school staff Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate intervention techniques to reach all learners Practice safe work habits; Adapt to frequent changes in work environment
• Knowledge of special education policy and law
• Timely documentation of all required compliance activities including progress/log notes, IEP information, billing of SBS and RMTS data
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds, frequent walking, standing, sitting, going up/down stairs Occasional home visits to provide services and/or obtain information to assist with evaluations Occasional irregular or extended work hours to meet multiple demands
• Carry out the mission and values of the MC-ISD
• Be student centered and advocate for students

Click "Apply Now" to submit cover letter, resume, and application to Janene Salewsky — HR/Office Manager-Menominee County ISD.