Speech Language Pathologist - .50 FTE

Position Type: Specialized Services/Speech Pathologist Date Posted: 5/14/2025 Location: TO BE DETERMINED Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: Until filled POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist - .50 FTE LOCATION: TBD GENERAL SUMMARY: The Speech and Language Pathologist provides prevention, assessment and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency and are designed to help students meet their educational needs. The Speech and Language Pathologist continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers. QUALIFICATIONS : Valid Michigan Speech-Language Pathology License. Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. An endorsement to work with students who have speech and language impairments pursuant to Rules 340.1781, 340.1782, and 340.1796 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates an understanding and implementation of Trauma-Informed Care Practices for students and families. Demonstrates excellent customer service. Uses a variety of appropriate formal and informal tools and techniques including observations and interviews to evaluate the progress and performance of students. Assesses to determine students' communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purposes of developing recommendations for prevention and intervention plans that enable students to benefit from their educational experience. Collaborates and consults with educational teams to implement strategies that focus on the interrelationship of language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and literacy development for students. Consults with educational teams and a variety of groups to develop their understanding of a full range of communication disorders and the impact on student achievement. Participates on the multidisciplinary educational team and educational planning process to identify communication disorders, determine program eligibility and develop services recommendations Instructs staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and implementing prevention and intervention plans. Uses a broad range of strategies and classroom structures appropriately aligned to the learning targets Understands and intentionally uses formative assessment in the classroom to inform instruction and students learning for students with communication and behavioral concerns. Collects, analyzes, and interprets various formal and informal assessments and evaluation strategies to evaluate and modify interventions to support the educational program. Provides services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offers students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience. Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing intervention plans, and/or providing training to parents/guardians, students and staff. Research resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs. Performs billing functions for Medicaid reimbursement. Participates in building and district level staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment. Adheres to District policies and procedures as well as professional, ethical and legal standards of practice. Participates in building and district level professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy. Protects the confidentiality of student records and releases personal data in accordance with state law and board policies. Works collaboratively with parents and staff in adapting learning activities and tasks to meet each child's individual needs. Maintains accurate case records and documentation meeting the requirements for Part B of IDEA. Documents, on a regular basis, children's progress using assessment tools; monitoring through observations/evaluation and/or collecting data. Uses student progress data to improve instruction and service provision. Keeps a safe and hazard free work environment. Exhibits emotional stability, exercises good judgment and makes decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines, with minimum supervision. Works cooperatively and communicates with district and constituent district staff, students and parents/guardians. Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism. Supports P-CCS vision and mission to enhance achievement for all students. Supports a team-based approach to problem solving. Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor. Regular predictable attendance. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. START DATE: August 25, 2025 New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation August 19-21, 2025 SALARY : PCEA Teachers Masters Salary Schedule METHOD OF APPLICATION: INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application: Letter of interest Updated resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application: Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer Resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. Two current letters of recommendation Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00. DEADLINE : Open until filled POSTED: 5/14/25