Speech Language Pathologist at Excel Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Excel Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting student access to instruction and overall academic success by providing specially designed instruction to meet the unique communication needs of students. The SLP will collaborate with administrators and teachers, conduct evaluations, develop and implement individualized speech-language goals, and maintain accurate records. Excel Charter Academy is committed to providing a safe and diverse learning environment and offers comprehensive professional development and strong educator support.

Requirements

• Must hold a master’s degree in speech language pathology
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associate (ASHA)
• Experience working with at-risk student populations
• Experience in a school-based or pediatric environment
• Familiarity with IEP development, special education compliance, and collaborative service delivery models

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the administrator over special education to develop and coordinate daily service schedules, evaluation timelines, and annual IEP meetings
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility determinations, annual reviews, and progress monitoring discussions
• Conducting speech and language evaluations and contributing to assessment planning as part of the special education process
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized speech-language goals aligned with each student’s IEP
• Providing specially designed instruction to meet the unique communication needs of students through a variety of service models
• Documenting service delivery, progress notes, and compliance-related paperwork in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines
• Consulting with teachers and families to support carryover of communication strategies across classroom and home environments
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level