The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking SLP- Early On at KRESA West Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Perform developmental assessments for children aged 0-3
Reinforces home-based activities designed to support a child’s optimal development through regular home visits
Develops individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) for family and child
Maintains records as required by law and administrative regulations
Use evidenced-based coaching to collaborate and teach caregivers about developmental expectations
Collaboration with other home visiting and social service agencies to support the whole child and whole family
Reviews student files to obtain information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.
Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
Collaborates with local districts to develop and implement individualized plans for assigned students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs.
Models language facilitation techniques in home, daycare, preschool and community sites, providing training on language learning activities.
Maintains records as required by law and administrative regulations.
Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups.

Qualified candidates will have a master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech and language. Valid LARA License in Michigan required. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from American Speech, Language and Hearing Association optional.

This is an 11-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $49,308.00 and $108,763.00.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Speech Language Pathologist- Early On