Position Type:
Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
5/31/2024
Location:
Thorne Elementary School
Date Available:
08/20/2024
District:
Westwood Community School District Position Description
Position Title: Special Education Speech & Language Pathologist
Location: Thorne Elementary School
Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Services
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Endorsement - current CCC-SLP Annual Certification AND Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist License

• Must meet or exceed requirements specified with NCA Standards for Accreditation and No Child Left Behind

• Extensive knowledge of special education rules, guidelines and procedures

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong project management skills

• Demonstrates strong consultation skills for supporting special education skills in inclusive settings

• Demonstrates expertise in collaborative teaching to support special education students in inclusive settings

Responsibilities: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Provide specialized, group and individualized speech/language instruction to Special Education students in general education through push-in and pull-out service delivery models
• Adhere to Michigan's speech/language guidelines for eligibility, service delivery and exit criteria

• Provide consultative support to the general education teachers through routinely scheduled consultation related to the progress of identified students

• Manage student behaviors and maximize student engagement/achievement

• Facilitate open, continuous communication with general education staff, administrators and parents

• Develop, coordinate and conduct REEDs, METs, and IEPs

• Administer and interpret comprehensive speech/language testing for annual and three-year reevaluations utilizing standard and nonstandard assessment procedures
• Familiarity and participation in the student support team process

• Maintain accurate and complete records, according to district policies/procedures and IDEA law

• Collaborate with early intervention providers, such as Head Start and Stottlemeyer

• Attend all Special Education and building staff meetings and professional development

• Participate in building and/or district committees

• Adhere to policies of the Westwood Community Board of Education

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Director or Building Principal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Google Suite and the student information system - MiStar
• Ability to take accurate and timely attendance
• Ability to check and respond to email at least 3 times a day - before school, during prep, and after school

Salary:
Salary to be according to the current contract with Wayne County MEA/NEA
Terms of Employment:
Ten-month school year
How to Apply
Apply online at: and click the "Job Opportunities" tab.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must have normal visional and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about assigned location unaided during the day.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level in the work environment will be moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Non-discrimination statement:
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.