Speech and Language Pathology Director jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

Job Details

• Willingness to collaborate with others within the UPrep Network;   
• Highly-developed organizational, planning, and time management skills;
• Implements and follows through on simultaneous projects and tasks;  
• Displays pleasant, professional demeanor at all times;
• Ability to work with families to improve the educational outcomes for students;  
• Contributes to the development of a positive, supportive environment; and,
• Maintains knowledge of changing trends and best practices in the field of speech therapy and puts this learning into action in the schools.  

• Provides appropriate diagnostic speech and language assessments to students to determine their strengths and weaknesses for the use of creating Individualized Education Plans;
• Progress monitors the programming and services for effectiveness and makes necessary changes to support the growth of the students;
• Provides quarterly progress reports to parents/guardians, and keeps the classroom teacher and school administrator up to date on student progress;
• Completes necessary paperwork to maintain compliance with IDEA and MARSE;
•  Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and abides by said laws and regulations with emphasis on persons with disabilities;
• Addresses the needs of the school, student, families, and community by collaborating with team members from the Student Development Department and the schools to design a holistic approach to any barriers or problems with the educational process;
• Promotes family support of students’ learning experiences within the context of culturally responsive understanding and competencies;
• 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;
• Provides appropriate scheduling that does not interfere with core instruction;
• Confers with the classroom teacher developing strategies and interventions;
• Develops and provides training and educational programs that address the goals and mission of the educational institution;
• Assists students and their families in gaining access to formal and informal community and/or educational resources that will support the goals of the students;
• Collaborates with outside providers, when necessary, to coordinate services for students who receive speech and language therapy from outside agencies;
• Assists in the evaluation of effective departmental, school-based, system, community, and statewide programs;
• Maintains accurate case records and documentation;
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Holds a master’s degree from an accredited educational program;   
• Holds a certificate of clinical competence (ASHA);
• Holds appropriate speech and language certification in the State of Michigan;
• Preferred experience working with children in a school setting; 
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written;   
• Cohesive team ethic; ability to work with others to create comprehensive Independent Educational Plans; and,
• Proven success in implementing systems for record and case management.