
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.
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.