Speech and Language Pathologist

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The speech-language pathologist provides evaluations and services to scholars needing individualized support in the areas of speech and language. The speech-language pathologist collaborates with school teams to increase scholar achievement through early interventions and services targeting speech, language, and literacy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Utilization of therapeutic intervention strategies that support scholar progress in the general education curriculum.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Fulfill special requirements as indicated in Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), R 340.1796 Teachers of scholars with speech and language impairment.
• Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology License
• Demonstrated knowledge of Grand Rapids Public Schools Curriculum.
• Ability to align scholar goals and objectives with content standards.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on assessment and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with scholars, peers, parents, and community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communication.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Complies with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) that impact speech-language pathologists.
• Completes speech-language evaluations and annual reviews.
• Selects and administers appropriate formal and informal assessments.
• Interprets formal and informal assessments.
• Ensures that all speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and reevaluations are conducted within the required timelines.
• Develops goals and objectives for each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) with teachers, staff, and parents that are aligned with core standards.
• Provides speech-language services as indicated on each scholar’s IEP.
• Maintains accurate, timely records of progress and service.
• Reports progress to parents as scheduled in students’ IEPs.
• Supports school leadership with the development and implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) practices in the school.
• Collaborates with school staff and IEP team members to implement effective programs and services.
• Supports staff in developing speech and language intervention strategies.
• Complies with Master Agreement between the GRPS Board of Education and the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA).
• Participates in the building Student Success Team (SST).
• Participates in district-wide, departmental and Professional Learning Communities (PLC) meetings, as directed by the supervisor of special education.
• Completes Medicaid documentation monthly and Random Moment in Time Studies.
• Collaborates in the development of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Evaluation Plan for three (3) year re-evaluations.
• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with parents and staff to assist with the understanding of speech-language development, evaluation results, and scholar performance and concerns.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity when interacting with scholars and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Provides home-based activities, when appropriate.
• Assists parents in identifying and/or preparing for summer therapy programs.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Supports individual School Improvement Plans.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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