Virtual Speech Language Pathologist (Long-term Sub)

Michigan Online School (MOS) is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Michigan. At MOS, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

As a Virtual Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide high-quality virtual speech-language therapy services to a wide variety of students in grades K-12 in Michigan. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting standard and non-standardized assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas such as motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia
• Developing treatment plans that are strengths-based and child and family-centered
• Ensuring that IEP, Evaluation, and progress monitoring procedures adhere to district, state, and federal guidelines
• Complying with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) that impact speech-language pathologists
• Initiating, participating in, and following through on MET/IEP procedures as appropriate
• Ensuring that all speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluations are conducted within the required timelines
• Developing goals and objectives for each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) with teachers, staff, and parents that are aligned with core standards
• Providing speech-language services as indicated on each student's IEP
• Maintaining accurate, timely records of progress and service
• Reporting progress to parents as scheduled in students' IEPs
• Collaborating in the development of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Evaluation Plan for three-year re-evaluations
• Initiating and maintaining ongoing communication with parents and staff to assist with understanding of speech-language development, evaluation results, and student performance and concerns
• Collecting ongoing data and adapting treatment accordingly based on trends in student performance
• Attending IEP and Evaluation meetings and providing necessary documentation for the team to review in a timely manner
• Collaborating with classroom teachers and all other members of a student's educational team
• Demonstrating knowledge of academic standards and aligning them with treatment objectives
• Developing, following, and communicating a daily schedule to building leaders and department supervisors
• Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursuing professional development in maintenance of state board licensure and for addressing student and caseload needs
• Facilitating effective student communication abilities across all modes and levels of language
• Participating in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers
• Developing functional use of district software for purposes of special education compliance and accountability reporting
• Additional duties as assigned

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Fulfillment of special requirements as indicated in Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), R 340.1796 Teachers of scholars with speech and language impairment
• Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology License
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, e-mail, 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
• Strong 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
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
• Understanding of the community and student demographics
• Understanding of state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards
• Satisfactory completion of federal and state required background check
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds