Speech & Language Pathologist
Company: The Leona Group
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Under the direction
of the School Leader and the special education leadership team,
screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders
which adversely affect their educational progress. Develop plans
for, and provide, provide direct and indirect services within the
student's educational setting, based on established IEP goals and
objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS . Screen, assess and identify
students with communication disorders which adversely affect their
educational process. Prepare written evaluations and maintain
records which clearly and succinctly document services to be
provided, student progress and discharge from therapy as
recommended to the IEP/child study team. Comply with evaluation
standards and determine eligibility for services based on the
local, state, and/or federal guidelines for students with
disabilities. . Effectively communicate assessment results,
diagnosis and proposed treatment plans. . Participate in the
multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues,
Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services
and service delivery models. . Develops treatment plans consistent
with the IEP. Reviews therapy goals and objectives and make
recommendations for changes as appropriate. . Deliver speech
therapy in compliance with IEPs by employing
instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are
appropriate for meeting each student's goals and objectives. .
Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment and train
others in use of the equipment as necessary. . Assess, select and
develop augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and
provide training in their use. . Participate in hearing screening
programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing
impairment and/or middle ear disorders. . If applicable, supervise
and coordinate the activities of speech pathology assistants and
interns. . Communicate with students who have disorders of
communication, their families, caregivers and other service
providers relative to the student's disability and its management.
Assist instructional staff in developing or modifying classroom
activities to meet the communication needs of the student(s);
assist in implementation, to the greatest degree possible, of an
inclusive approach to special education for students with
communication disorders. . Communicate with appropriate agencies,
schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the
needs of students with communication disabilities. . Maintain
current knowledge regarding instructional and technological
advances and other matters concerning speech-language therapy, by
attending and participating in professional workshops and
conferences or through other appropriate avenues. . May provide
in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals. .
Performs other duties consistent with the position as may be
assigned. Requirements: . A teaching certificate with an
endorsement in speech pathology OR a Certificate of Clinical
Competency in speech pathology OR a master's degree and any
combination equivalent to a master's degree in the area of
speech-language pathology from an accredited program in
speech-language therapy sufficient to enable the candidate to be
deemed “highly qualified.” . Knowledge of principles and techniques
of speech-language therapy, training and supervising staff as
acquired through professional preparation and experience. .
Knowledge of methods and procedures for assessment and treatment of
communication disorders (speech sound production and use, receptive
and expressive language, fluency, voice, oral motor, etc) as
acquired in training and experience. . Knowledge of state and
federal laws and regulations regarding special education records,
due process, service provision and speech language pathology;
knowledge of state laws and regulations governing the practice of
speech-language pathology and academy policies and procedures as
acquired through education and experience. . Demonstrated ability
to effectively provide speech-language therapy to eligible
students, develop and evaluate the appropriateness of treatment
plans (IEPS), develop student rapport and establish a positive
therapeutic atmosphere., communicate and work effectively with the
families of students with disabilities, work collaboratively with
other professionals, maintain student records and prepare reports,
prepare effective written evaluations and reports, and operate and
maintain therapeutic and office equipment, as acquired through
training and/or prior experience. At least one year of prior
experience is preferred.
Keywords: The Leona Group, Royal Oak , Speech & Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
