Virtual Speech Language Pathologist (Long-term Sub)
About The Position
Michigan Online School (MOS) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school in Michigan. The Speech Language Pathologist works in cooperation with district supervisors, teachers, parents, and students to provide diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language, and hearing disorders, helping them access the general education curriculum. Although instruction is virtual, the role requires travel and in-person attendance several times per year for state testing and student events. Applicants must reside in Michigan. The role provides virtual speech-language therapy to students in grades K–12. The Speech Language Pathologist conducts assessments and evaluations, develops strengths-based and family-centered treatment plans, provides services and monitors student progress, and ensures that special education procedures and records comply with applicable district, state, and federal requirements. The position also involves collaboration with families, teachers, and educational teams; participation in meetings and intervention processes; and ongoing professional development. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
- Meet special requirements specified in Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, R 340.1796, Teachers of scholars with speech and language impairment.
- Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology license.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, email, and internet applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas.
- Genuine care for children and a passion for teaching.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions.
- Flexibility regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties.
- Strong sense of integrity and a team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting and understanding of the community and student demographics.
- Understanding of state proficiency testing and state teaching standards.
- Satisfactory completion of required federal and state background checks.
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be a resident of Michigan.
- Travel and in-person attendance several times per year for state testing and student events.
Responsibilities
- Provide virtual speech-language therapy services to K–12 students.
- Conduct standardized and non-standardized assessments, analyze results, and prepare reports covering areas such as motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia.
- Develop strengths-based, child- and family-centered treatment plans.
- Ensure IEP, evaluation, and progress-monitoring procedures comply with district, state, and federal guidelines, including applicable Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
- Initiate, participate in, and follow through on MET and IEP procedures as appropriate.
- Complete speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and reevaluations within required timelines.
- Develop IEP goals and objectives with teachers, staff, and parents, aligned with core standards.
- Provide speech-language services as specified in each student’s IEP.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress and services, and report progress to parents on the schedule specified in students’ IEPs.
- Collaborate on Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Evaluation Plans for three-year reevaluations.
- Communicate with parents and staff about speech-language development, evaluation results, student performance, and concerns.
- Collect ongoing student data and adapt treatment based on performance trends.
- Attend IEP and evaluation meetings and provide documentation for team review in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other members of students’ educational teams.
- Apply knowledge of academic standards and align them with treatment objectives.
- Develop, follow, and communicate a daily schedule to building leaders and department supervisors.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursue professional development to maintain state board licensure and address student and caseload needs.
- Facilitate students’ effective communication across modes and levels of language.
- Participate in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers.
- Develop functional use of district software for special education compliance and accountability reporting.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
