Speech & Language Pathologist (MIPP)

Macomb Intermediate School District - Clinton Township, MI

Clinton Township, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The position is responsible for organizing and implementing a language development program for children from birth to age three within the MIPP Program. The role involves instructing children individually and in groups, performing diagnostic testing, and writing prescriptive reports for parents. The individual will work collaboratively with parents and other agencies to address speech and language issues, maintain records, and participate in evaluations and staffing. The position requires maintaining certification and licensure, providing support to parents, and performing additional assignments as directed by the Director or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Organize language development program for children birth to age three in the MIPP Program.
• Instruct children 15 months to three years old, individually and in groups as appropriate.
• Perform speech and language diagnostic testing on children 15 months to three years old.
• Write speech/language prescriptive reports and activity programs for parents for home program use for children 15 months to three years old.
• Communicate, educate and work with parents and other agencies in the remediation of speech and/or language problems with children 15 months to three years old.
• Work as a cooperative member of an intervention team with other PACS personnel in the delivery of services to children birth to age three and their parents.
• Keep proper reports, attendance records and quarterly reports, and progress monitoring as required.
• Participate in evaluations and staffing, as well as write reports in the computer.
• Ability to perform oral-motor/feeding evaluations and training as a team member.
• Maintain your level of certification with ASHA and licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Provide support and counsel to parents of speech and language impaired children birth to age three.
• Perform other assignments as assigned by the Director and/or Supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in communication disorders or speech/language pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in speech preferred.
• ASHA certification and licensure in Michigan.
• Documented evidence of successful clinical experience in communication disorders and language development with children birth to age three.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with people and agencies associated with special education.
• Experience in diagnostics and intervention with children birth to age three.
• Experience in working effectively and cooperatively with parents of children birth to age three.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Nice-to-haves

• Course work in the area of cognitive impairment, hearing impairment, autistic and/or related areas of special education.
• Knowledge of normal early childhood growth and development.
• Ability to work effectively with professionals, agency and school personnel.
• Evidence of performing oral-motor/feeding evaluations and intervention.
• Experience in the evaluation and interventions of physically, cognitively and autistic impaired children.
• Knowledge of non-verbal communication and sign language.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.