Speech Language Pathologist - AAC & Complex Needs | Lansing, MI
Transform communication access for students with significant disabilities through expert augmentative and alternative communication services. We're recruiting a speech language pathologist passionate about AAC who excels at evaluating, implementing, and supporting communication systems for non-verbal and minimally verbal students in virtual educational settings.
Position Overview
Support 40-48 students weekly with emphasis on AAC users and candidates, working 35.5 hours in our virtual platform. Your AAC expertise will help students with complex communication needs access robust communication systems, from picture exchange to speech-generating devices and communication apps.
AAC Assessment and Implementation
- Conduct comprehensive AAC evaluations assessing communication abilities and needs
- Trial multiple AAC systems determining optimal match for individual students
- Program communication devices with customized vocabulary and organizational structures
- Train students in device navigation and communication skill development
- Implement aided language stimulation modeling communication device use
- Support transition from low-tech to high-tech AAC systems
- Collaborate with assistive technology teams on device selection and funding
Communication Partner Training
- Provide extensive parent training on AAC strategies and device support
- Train classroom teachers in implementing aided language input strategies
- Coach educational teams on presuming competence and providing communication access
- Develop visual supports and communication boards for multiple environments
- Create core vocabulary displays and activity-specific page sets
- Lead professional development on AAC best practices and implementation
- Facilitate communication partner strategy sessions with multidisciplinary teams
Complex Communication Needs
- Support students with autism spectrum disorders and limited verbal abilities
- Address communication needs of students with cerebral palsy and motor impairments
- Serve students with developmental disabilities requiring alternative communication
- Provide services for students with apraxia and severe speech disorders
- Support communication for students with traumatic brain injury
- Address needs of students with genetic syndromes affecting communication
- Implement total communication approaches combining multiple modalities
Technology Integration
- Program Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life, and other AAC applications
- Customize vocabulary organization using evidence-based approaches
- Integrate switch access and alternative access methods for motor challenges
- Troubleshoot technical issues with communication devices and software
- Stay current on emerging AAC technologies and assessment tools
- Collaborate with vendors on device trials and technical support
- Document device programming and customization for service continuity
Professional Requirements
- Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Current ASHA CCC-SLP certification
- Valid Michigan Speech-Language Pathology license
- 2+ years of school experience with AAC specialization strongly preferred
- Training in AAC assessment and implementation methodologies
- Proficiency with major AAC apps and speech-generating devices
- Strong technical skills for device programming and troubleshooting
- Passion for advocating for communication rights and access
Virtual AAC Service Delivery
- Expertise in providing AAC services through teletherapy platforms
- Ability to remotely support device programming and troubleshooting
- Skills in training communication partners virtually
- Access to AAC software and app subscriptions for evaluation
- Familiarity with remote AAC assessment protocols and best practices
If interested, apply here or contact: Daniela Jimenez
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