Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (1.5)

St. Joseph County ISD St. Joseph County ISD - Centreville, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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Job : 4235597

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST OPEN POSITIONS:

(includes those servicing Early On ages 0-3, Early Childhood ages 3-5; not yet enrolled in Kindergarten, and K-12 serving both Public and Non-public schools in St. Joseph County)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Maintain Speech-Language Pathology License through LARA.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required for staff providing services in programs operating under child care licensing regulations, including Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms and licensed child care settings.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Child Find activities.
• Initiate and manage the referral process to determine if a student requires supplemental services based on data.
• Conduct comprehensive communication evaluations in all areas of concern (articulation, language, fluency, AAC, and/or pragmatics) to determine educational impact and make recommendations regarding speech therapy eligibility under MARSE and MSHA guidelines.
• Provide diagnostic information to committees involved in the placement of students.
• Provide information to the GSRP Program or school staff regarding tier one interventions and universal supports for strengthening communication skills within the classroom.
• Assist in the delivery of MTSS/Intervention services when deemed appropriate.
• Provide direct/indirect services to students consistent with current rules and regulations, following a workload approach model, to students on caseload in assigned service areas using high-quality, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Develop an appropriate schedule and share it with the assigned district staff and supervisor.
• Follow current procedures for records maintenance.
• Monitor progress following the goal-specific schedule, complete progress reports, and communicate that progress with families.
• Document attendance and session data by completing student encounters monthly, billable and non-billable.
• Complete required forms and procedures pursuant to MAARSE, IDEA, and MDE regulations and timelines, such as Permission to Place, IEPs, MET eligibility reports, and initial/re-evaluations within the appropriate time frame and hold required meetings.
• Communicate with community agencies, including medical, social services, or private therapies, while maintaining confidentiality requirements and obtaining appropriate releases of information.
• Provide reliable personal transportation for travel between work-related locations, ensuring necessary materials and assessments are accessible.
• Order or make purchase requests for appropriate materials, supplies, or evaluation tools to meet the needs of students on the caseload.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attend required staff and department-level meetings.
• Maintain licensing requirements for Speech Language Pathologists, including staying current with evidence-based practices through professional development, and facilitate ongoing professional development for other professionals.
• Maintain professionalism, acting at all times as a representative of the profession and SJCISD.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration.

EARLY ON (Birth-3):

• Complete home visits in the community.
• Complete speech language pathology evaluations for children aged birth to 3.
• Participate in the development and…