Indiana Tech. Speech Pathologist Recruitment Posting *Warrior Job Reference*

Job Title: Indiana Tech. Speech Pathologist Recruitment

Posting Date:  March 19, 2018

Salary Range: DFT Salary Schedule

In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:

Job Type: Instructional

Location: Various locations

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Supervisor(s) Communication Disorders

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter that includes:
  • Acknowledgement of and candidate's agreement to meet the commitments and conditions for this position
  • A detailed description of how candidates meets each of the mandatory minimum qualifications, abilities, proficiencies and experiences
• Resume
• Uploaded copy of unofficial (or official) transcripts required for position (as applicable)
• Copy of certifications required for position (as applicable)    

Education

Candidates must possess and provide evidence of the following at time of application:

• A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution;
• A current Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association (ASHA) and,
• A valid State of Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Care Services.
• Teacher of the Speech/Language Impaired must provide evidence of a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology (SB), or a Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization with an endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology (SB).

Experience

• Previous work experience desired but not required.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate students to determine eligibility for special education. Select and implement appropriate evaluation procedures (including classroom observation, case history information, standardized tests, and informal tests) as determined by student's abilities.
• Interpret evaluation findings accurately to parents and school staff.
• Implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). Develop and modify SMART therapy goals and objectives including connections to Common Core State Standards, materials and activities to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students. Evaluate student progress; modify goals and objectives as needed.
• Create and maintain an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the abilities of the students.
• Counsel parents, teachers and students concerning the nature/effect/alleviation/elimination of communication disorders.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff and other professionals and agencies to develop/implement behavior management and other intervention strategies. Participate on Resource Coordinating Teams (RCTs) and contribute to Response to Intervention (RtI) efforts.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students, and parents. Participate in school and district in-service training programs. Plan and present workshops and in-service training programs.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of special education rules and regulations and maintain compliance.
• Initiate, participate in and follow through on MET/IEP procedures as appropriate.
• Attend school staff meetings and discipline-specific staff meetings.
• Maintain accurate, compete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation; submit same at designated times. Records include, but are not limited to, MET/IEP packets, MISTAR Service Tracker Daily and Monthly Notes, student progress reports, statistical reports, compliance monitoring reports, Medicaid reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator and/or Supervisor(s) of Communication Disorders.

SECURITY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application

• Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. 
• All applicants are to attach:
  • Cover Letter that includes:
    • Acknowledgement of and candidate's agreement to meet the commitments and conditions for this position
    • A detailed description of how candidates meets each of the mandatory minimum qualifications, abilities, proficiencies and experiences
  • Resume
  • Uploaded copy of unofficial (or official) transcripts (as applicable)
  • Copy of certifications (as applicable)
• Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
• Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire.
• Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
  • Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply.
  • Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement.
  • Incomplete information will not be considered.
  • Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Division of Talent at (313) 873-6897.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.