Speech Therapist (Part time or Full time)
About U Prep Schools:
If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives --we are looking for U. Our mission: to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education. Comprised of three public charter school districts; University Preparatory Academy, University Prep Science and Math and University Prep Art & Design; we educate over 4,500 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of U.
Desired Competencies:
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Mission-driven, connecting the overall teaching strategy to the goals of U Prep Schools
• Ability to nurture and sustain high-quality teaching
• Experience in building positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents
• Ability to make decisions in a strategic way balancing building strong relationships and maintaining high academic rigor
• Courage to make decisions in support of academic and cultural goals while maintaining a steady pulse of team and school goals
• Meticulous organization and use of time
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education/Experience:
• Bachelors’ degree or higher
• Must have and maintain valid Michigan teaching certificate or bachelors degree in content area
• Must meet highly qualified criteria in content area taught, which includes certificate endorsement in the appropriate area(s)
• Desire to teach in an urban environment
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:
Professional Development
• Actively contributes to a professional community that focuses on instruction and high student achievement
• Seeks opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge
• Implements recommendations and best practices acquired through professional development, continuing education, observation, coaching, and evaluation
• Utilizes effective instructional practices responding to the needs of each student in the learning community
Curriculum/Learning Model
• Utilizes data to implement learning model and modify instructional practices and daily lesson plans as needed
• Works closely with principal to create and lead an effective Data Team within the school
• Coordinates curriculum within the team and school
• Integrates all aspects of the learning model into classroom procedures, instruction
School Culture
• Ensures a safe, supportive, and productive environment for students
• Sets and maintains high academic expectations for students
• Implements effective student discipline, conflict resolution, and helpful student support services
• Promotes teamwork within the learning community
• Demonstrates cultural competencies in being part of a multi-cultural institution
• Incorporates core values into all work, projects, and interactions with members of the school community
Community/Parental Outreach
• Actively engages parents in the learning process and school functions
• Communicates on a regular basis with families through newsletters, announcements, and updates
• Seeks and builds relationships with professional organizations
• Resolves parent issues respectfully and effectively
Compliance
• Drafts, updates, and submits lesson plans and data analysis action plans on a consistent basis
• Takes accurate attendance in a timely manner
• Maintains professional credentials and submits updates to the Human Resources Department prior to expiration dates
• Responds to requests from the School Operations Team for any required actions or documents to maintain accurate and complete records and meet reporting deadlines
Building Management
• Implements classroom procedures that promote a safe, clean, orderly, and productive classroom environment
Summary:
The Speech Therapist serves as a primary source of support to students by assessing, helping to
prevent, and treating communication disorders and related issues. The Speech & Language Pathologist will
provide support in various areas related to speech/language pathology in coordination with other members of
the instructional team.
Desired Competencies:
• Excellent written and oral communications skills along with excellent computer skills;
• Friendly, outgoing personality;
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule serving multiple schools
• Highly developed organizational system
Education/Experience:
• Masters’ degree in speech and language
Duties and Responsibilities:
Employee’s primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in speech/language pathology and related subject areas (e.g., literacy)
and implements services in an ethical manner;
• Provides culturally and educationally appropriate services that are effective, engages students, and reflects
evidence ‐based practice;
• In partnership with the team, determines eligibility and recommends services that are compliant with state
and federal regulations for children with IEPs;
• Demonstrates ability to conduct appropriate comprehensive evaluations for students who may be
experiencing a variety of communication disorders;
• Uses appropriate and dynamic service delivery methods consistent with the wide variety of individual
student’s needs;
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other professionals to serve the needs of students in both general
and special education;
• Collaborates with families and provides opportunities for them to be involved in their student’s
speech/language pathology services;
• Earns continuing education or professional development units sufficient to meet ASHA requirements for
certification maintenance as well as state certification, licensing, and professional membership
requirements;
• Contributes to various building and/or district initiatives; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.