Speech Language Pathologist - School Setting
About The Position
Boldli is seeking a passionate, collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist to work with students, families, teachers, and other professionals in a school community. The role provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to children in compliance with Michigan’s Special Education Rules and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Services include evaluation, therapeutic activities and interventions, multidisciplinary team participation, consultation with families and professionals, referrals, and education to support students’ meaningful participation in educational experiences. The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and reassesses students, develops and implements interventions aligned with educational plans, collaborates on IEP goals, and maintains required service documentation. The position may also involve orienting and supervising Speech-Language Pathology students and Clinical Fellows, continuing professional learning, and communicating work-related information and service-delivery issues to the Director. Travel to assigned school sites throughout Metro Detroit is required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan.
- Eligible for or holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as applicable.
- Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently as appropriate.
- Knowledge of Michigan Special Education Rules and IDEA 2004 requirements.
- Knowledge of community resources in the tri-county area serving children and families with disabilities.
- Ability to evaluate students and provide appropriate speech-language services in a school setting.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- If driving between assigned school sites is required, a valid Michigan driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and automobile insurance as required by law and applicable Boldli or school-site requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech-language pathology services, including formal and informal evaluations and observation, therapeutic interventions aligned with students’ educational plans, consultation, and supplementary communication activities for home and classroom use.
- Evaluate and reassess children referred for services, with written parental consent and within required timelines.
- Refer students to other professionals, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and social workers, when indicated.
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and family conferences; collaborate with the educational team to develop IEP goals.
- Complete daily notes, monthly reports, and quarterly progress notes in accordance with school and program standards.
- Orient and supervise Speech-Language Pathology students and Clinical Fellows upon request.
- Maintain current professional knowledge through continuing education, in-service training, professional meetings, seminars, workshops, and review of current literature.
- Keep the Director informed about work-related information and service-delivery issues.
- Perform other duties consistent with the position and program needs.
- Travel to assigned school sites throughout Metro Detroit.
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Job Type
Full-time
