As a Virtual Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide high-quality virtual speech-language therapy services to a wide variety of students in grades K-12 in Michigan. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting standard and non-standardized assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas such as motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia
• Developing treatment plans that are strengths-based and child and family-centered
• Ensuring that IEP, Evaluation, and progress monitoring procedures adhere to district, state, and federal guidelines
• Complying with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) that impact speech-language pathologists
• Initiating, participating in, and following through on MET/IEP procedures as appropriate
• Ensuring that all speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluations are conducted within the required timelines
• Developing goals and objectives for each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) with teachers, staff, and parents that are aligned with core standards
• Providing speech-language services as indicated on each student's IEP
• Maintaining accurate, timely records of progress and service
• Reporting progress to parents as scheduled in students' IEPs
• Collaborating in the development of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Evaluation Plan for three-year re-evaluations
• Initiating and maintaining ongoing communication with parents and staff to assist with understanding of speech-language development, evaluation results, and student performance and concerns
• Collecting ongoing data and adapting treatment accordingly based on trends in student performance
• Attending IEP and Evaluation meetings and providing necessary documentation for the team to review in a timely manner
• Collaborating with classroom teachers and all other members of a student's educational team
• Demonstrating knowledge of academic standards and aligning them with treatment objectives
• Developing, following, and communicating a daily schedule to building leaders and department supervisors
• Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursuing professional development in maintenance of state board licensure and for addressing student and caseload needs
• Facilitating effective student communication abilities across all modes and levels of language
• Participating in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers
• Developing functional use of district software for purposes of special education compliance and accountability reporting
• Additional duties as assigned

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Fulfillment of special requirements as indicated in Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), R 340.1796 Teachers of scholars with speech and language impairment
• Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology License
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, e-mail, and internet applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas
• Genuine care for children and a passion for teaching
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
• Flexibility regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties
• Strong sense of integrity
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
• Understanding of the community and student demographics
• Understanding of state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards
• Satisfactory completion of federal and state required background check
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds

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We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the teacher of record
• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals
• Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices
• Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System
• Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily
• Track and maintain contact with each student
• Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students
• Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues
• Travel to support required face to face state testing annually
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area required
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Preferred two years’ experience teaching
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

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