JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Education

DEPARTMENT: Academics

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Who are we?

CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.

The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education — ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.

At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools.

CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why Join CEN?

At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• UnitedHealthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
• 401K with match options
• Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Basic AD&D
• Supplemental insurance plans available
• Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
• Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
• Paid time off, varying by role
• Performance Bonuses
• Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
• Free membership in employee discount program.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.

What are the major job responsibilities?
The Speech and Language Pathologist works directly with students to assess and provide appropriate support services.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, and teaching strategies to best meet the needs of students.

· Schedule interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.

· Meet with related school personnel to coordinate specific objectives for individualized educational programs.

· Apply a systematic workload model to facilitate the organization of the speech-language program within the school.

· Maintain records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required.

· Perform systematic direct observation of pupils.

· Conduct speech, language and hearing screenings.

· Serve on student intervention team/Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as appropriate.

· Work with other professionals to carry out the screening process.

· Use appropriate screening instruments.

· Obtain pertinent case history.

· Obtain data from other professionals and parents.

· Integrate data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources.

· Determine the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum.

· Present and explain data to IEP Team.

· Prepare evaluation summary.

· Use systematic procedures for review of student progress.

· Change activities on basis of student progress.

· Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for decision-making purposes.

· Provide a written report of all evaluations completed and file them with the Multidisciplinary team report.

· Attend RTI/SSIT meetings per request.

· Attend all IEP/504 initial/re-evaluation meetings.

· Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.

· Other duties as assigned.

What are the required qualifications?

• Approved Michigan speech-language pathologist who is certified by the Michigan Department of Education or who is fully licensed; CFY candidates welcome.
• Skills in the administration and interpretation of tests.
• Skills in Speech therapy psychological report writing.
• The capacities to interview, consult, and counsel with school personnel, parents, pupils, and others.
• The capacity to communicate findings to professionals, parent, pupils and others in a meaningful manner.
• Be committed/flexible to meeting the needs of diverse students, parents and staff.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Possess the desire and willingness to develop own skill set and receive coaching
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive group relationships

CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,991.83 - $75,944.58 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All classes will take place in-person next year. All students will wear masks in the building. Staff members who wish to work without masks must submit evidence of vaccination to HR.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Detroit, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• school speech: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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