Speech and Language Pathologist - Up to 12K 25/26 SY Sign On Bonus Available!
Job Summary:
Flint Community Schools, an urban public school system with campuses throughout the City of Flint, Michigan, has a long and rich tradition of community education.
Flint Community Schools provide a range of academic, extended services and extracurricular activities at the elementary and secondary levels to meet the needs of our students and their families.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts and provides written evaluations to suspected students with disabilities or students enrolled in special education in the areas of speech, voice, language and oral motor skills.
- Provides direct one-on-one and group speech and language services to eligible students with disabilities.
- Provides consultation to staff and parents/guardians regarding speech and language services, including use of augmentative communication systems and devices related to the individual needs of students.
- Develops and writes annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students assigned to the caseload.
- Attends and participates in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings as requested.
- Compiles and maintains records, written reports and other documentation for students assigned to the caseload.
- Works as a team member with instructional and ancillary staff to refer eligible students for speech and language services.
- Works as a team member with instructional staff and parents/guardians to refer eligible students to outside agencies and other community resources.
- Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining equipment and supplies for speech and language services.
- Provides in service information and training staff for the integration of language development into daily classroom instruction.
- Drives to and from assigned buildings within the district.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree required in speech and language pathology, or a valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with full approval in Speech & Language Impairment (SB) required. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred but not required.