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Speech and Language Pathologist

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District 630 Harvey St. Muskegon, MI 49442 POSTION: Speech and Language Pathologist MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation. prevent performance of essential job functions and responsibilities. 2. Possession of a Master's degree of better in Speech Pathology. 3. Possession of ASHA Certification (CCC). ClinicalFellowship considered with supervision available. 4. Valid Michigan Speech-Language Pathology accreditation. Experience working with young children/ infants and their families. 5. Travel throughout MAISD community required. 6. Lifting, sitting on the floor, stooping, crouching, bending required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Develops individualized communication programs for students utilizing spoken language and augmentative and alternative communication systems and provides supports to families. 2. Implements directly, trains and supervises in the implementation and monitoring of communication programs utilizing spoken language and augmentative and alternative communication systems and assessment tolls. 3. Provides resources, staff development/training activities, and consultation services to staff, other professionals, parents, guardians, and care givers to support communication programs for children utilizing spoken language and augmentative and alternative communication systems. 4. Uses appropriate data gathering procedures and strategies to conduct a needs-based assessment utilizing a team approach. 5. Participates in student meetings, to include, but not limited to, IFSP and IEP meetings. 6. Assists team members with community playgroups. 7. Oversees application/approval of funding for speech generating devices as needed. 8. Performs such other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/ by October 27th, 2017. TERMS: This position is a full-time (205 days-per-year) position offering full benefits. SALARY RANGE: This position is on the MMSE Salary Schedule- $27.45-31.35 per hour (Steps 1 - 4) depending on experience and education. It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or 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. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Assistant Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Human Resources Director at (231) 767-7213. POSTED: 10/13/2017