Speech Pathologist - Non Public

Berrien RESA•Berrien Springs, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Berrien RESA is a dynamic organization committed to providing a wide variety of quality educational supports to school districts, children and families. We coordinate and deliver services and programs focused on student achievement, leadership and collaboration to advance excellence in education. Fairness and inclusion are important to our organization. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups (e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) that will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives and best support those we serve.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Speech Therapist license or Educational Limited SLP License

Nice To Haves

Experience in evaluation and therapy of children with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow-up services for disorders of speech and language
Provide training and support to teachers, other professionals and family members of individuals with speech, voice, language communication and swallowing disabilities
Develop and establish effective augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies, including selecting, prescribing and dispensing of aids and devices and training individuals in their use
Work with adaptive devices (ex. speaking, swallowing)
Maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and community representatives
Maintain accurate and timely records
Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
Manage a safe and comfortable learning environment
Prepare for and participate in the non-public service plan
Inform supervisor of student’s progress and programmatic concerns
Direct students in clinical or pre-clinical training, volunteers and attendant personnel that may be assigned to him/her
Comply with school district policies and procedures
Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing’s and other required district and building activities in a positive manner
Effectively plan and organize duties as well as personal work environment
Comply with Medicaid billing procedures
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned