Position: Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports To: Director of Special Services

Qualifications: 

• State of Michigan license as a Speech and Language Pathologist
• Teacher of the speech and language impaired accepted.
• ASHA certification (Clinical Competence Certificate) required
• Individuals in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) accepted
• An earned master's degree in speech and language pathology.
• A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of academic credit in normal aspects of human communication, development, and clinical techniques for evaluation and management of speech and language disorders as described in State rule R340.1796.
• A minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised practicum experience with persons who present a variety of communication disorders.
• Early Childhood or Elementary education certification preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment and treatment of articulation, language, voice, and fluency impairment.
• Willingness to learn in district-specific strategies related to language acquisition skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist early elementary general education teachers in facilitating language acquisition skills and sound awareness skills.
• Support strategies will include the use of modeling, lessons, and team teaching.
• Act as a liaison between school and home to foster parent involvement.
• Participate as a member on intervention team meetings to assist general education teachers with strategies to support children who are at risk in the area of language acquisition.
• Conducts speech/language evaluations and determines eligibility in accordance with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Manage caseload assignment; develop and implement IEPs.
• Maintains and submits records and reports in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills and is able to work collaboratively.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
• Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
• Provide therapy, follow up, and/or consultation based on student IEP's.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
• Travel between multiple buildings.
• Understanding of effective methods of MTSS implementation and SEL considerations
• Ability to effectively work with children and adults from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Salary: Per the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers (HFT) Salary Schedule

Hamtramck Public Schools is a regular school district located in Wayne County with 8 schools, 175 teachers and 2,994 students. Total Revenue is $51,636,000 and is trending flat. Hamtramck Public Schools spends $17,087 per student per year on instruction.