Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Deadline: October 31, 2026

District/Organization: Midland County Educational Service Agency

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: Per Master Agreement

Position Details

Position Description

Position Title: Speech and Language Pathologist

Department / Division: Special Education

Reports To: Director of Special Education or designated supervisor

Position Summary

A Speech and Language Therapist provides evaluations and services to students with identified impairments in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans. Serves as a resource for the development of communication skills and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides speech and language therapy to individuals with impairments, including development of individual education plans.
• Works with children to develop verbal and nonverbal communication, speech sound improvement, the appropriate use of voice, and fluent speech.
• Offers support to ESA classrooms and Early Intervention students.
• Provides assessments and diagnoses of speech, language, voice and fluency impairments.
• Develops goals and objectives based on evaluation results and/or student progress.
• Makes referrals to agencies and specialists within the community.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all staff, families, local districts and community agencies.
• Maintains and provides the appropriate documentation, paperwork and progress reports.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development as appropriate.
• Works with parents / guardians to explain goals and methods of therapy.
• Performs related work as requested.

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Certification through ASHA.
• Michigan LARA Speech-Language Pathologist license or Michigan Teaching Certificate with SB Endorsement (Speech & Language Impairment).
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (preferred). Applicants eligible for clinical fellowship will be considered.
• Previous work experience, preferably in an educational and/or pediatric setting.
• Possess sensitivity to and interest in the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective scheduling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively work with students, parents, staff, other agencies and the general public.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to word process, utilize software applications and use electronic mail.

SALARY: Salary and benefits in accordance with Master Agreement

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Frequent travel may be required. Noise levels are typically moderate.

The information contained in this position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the successful performance of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Additional duties and requirements may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Send resume and cover letter to:

hr@midlandesa.org

MIDLAND COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY

3917 Jefferson Avenue

Midland, MI 48640

989.631.5890

MIDLAND COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY

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E-mail: kbruske@midlandesa.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Speech-and-Language-Pathologist-1-7.pdf

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