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 3-5 across Kalamazoo county.
Maintains records as required by law and administrative regulations.
Conduct public awareness activities with childcares, preschools, and community agencies.
Work with a variety of teachers, childcare providers, center directors and district special education staff on the coordination of special education evaluation procedures.
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.
Schedules, facilitates and attends MET and IEP meetings.
Collaborates with local districts to develop individualized plans for assigned students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Maintains records as required by law and administrative regulations.
Works in a team-oriented fashion.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret data.
Ability to write reports, correspondence and documentation.
Maintains confidentiality.
Knowledge/expertise assessing or developing treatment plans for young children with autism highly preferred.

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 $52,705.00 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,

Speech-Language Pathologist