Speech and Language Pathologist
Portage Public Schools - ECSE
Full-Time
Per PEA Contract
2026-27 School Year

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist is primarily responsible for providing speech and language services for students with communication disorders between the ages of 3 and 18. This includes evaluation of students with suspected or identified communication disorders, and the development, management, and coordination of speech and language services. The Speech Language Pathologist has the expertise to make decisions regarding students’ communication services. Decisions regarding a student are based on the multidisciplinary team’s evaluation and the determination of the IEP team. Speech Language Pathologists are required to perform duties other than direct services that are essential to the appropriate management of each student.

Responsibilities:

The duties of the Speech Language Pathologist may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Identify and diagnose speech and language impairments of eligible persons in the assigned service area.
Process referrals from appropriate sources.
Make appropriate referrals when additional services within the district may be necessary
Provide information concerning speech and language to other professionals and parents
Manage an appropriate caseload in the assigned service area
Provide direct/indirect services to students consistent with current rules and regulations
Provide service to eligible pre-school children
Communicate and collaborate with educational staff and families
Maintain records for caseload students with required documentation
Develop and appropriate schedule
Complete required forms including Transfers, IEPs, METs, 3-year Re-evaluations, and Service Capture within the appropriate time frames
Transport materials and testing kits between buildings as needed
Perform necessary evaluation procedures, including oral-motor examinations, hearing screenings, and assistive technology assessments as appropriate
Regularly collaborate with professional team members regarding student performance and progress
Participate in building level student support teams, staff meetings, and school improvement meetings, as well as required professional development
Provide own transportation between therapy locations and meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and consistent attendance
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher, including all courses required to meet credential requirements
Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Michigan
Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship year
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public
Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment
Proficient computer and document skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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