Speech and Language Pathologist

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Special Education Speech-Language Pathologist at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.

The Special Education Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to students with disabilities in the school setting. This position is dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders that impact educational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality speech-language therapy services to students in grades K-8
• Conduct standard and non-standardized assessments, analyze results, and write reports
• Develop treatment plans that are strength-based and child and family-centered
• Ensure IEP, evaluation, and progress monitoring procedures adhere to district, state, and federal guidelines
• Collect ongoing daily data and adapt treatment accordingly
• Attend IEP and evaluation meetings and provide necessary documentation
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other members of a student's educational team
• Demonstrate knowledge of Common Core Standards, aligning them with treatment objectives
• Develop, follow, and communicate a daily schedule
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursue professional development
• Facilitate effective student communication abilities
• Participate in building-based intervention processes
• Develop functional use of district software for special education compliance and accountability reporting

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and special education compliance preferred
• Experience providing speech-language evaluations, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapy services to school-age students preferred
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to successfully pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds preferred

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities