Speech and Language Pathologist (0.8 FTE)

Qualifications:

Required: Meets State of Michigan requirements as a Speech and Language Pathologist

Desired:

• Experience providing diagnostic consultative and direct speech and language services to students in both individual and small group settings; establishing goals based on assessments data and student need; and documenting student progress on goals and objectives.
• Experience providing speech and language assessment and diagnostic services and effectively functioning as an evaluation team member.
• Experience and knowledge of language articulation development fluency and voice intervention/remediation strategies.
• Experience and knowledge of speech and language development in special populations including students with early childhood developmental delays cognitive impairments and autism spectrum disorders.
• Ability to function as a speech and language consultant for special and general education teachers regarding the integration of language instruction into the curriculum.
• Familiarity with Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association and Kent Intermediate School District speech and language guidelines.
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention initiative and strategies.
• Ability to relate positively and work cooperatively with students school staff and parents.
• Prefer experience and knowledge with a wide range of school-age students.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.