Remote Speech Language Pathologist | Sterling Heights, MI

Transform student lives through comprehensive speech and language therapy in our advanced virtual education platform. We're seeking a dedicated speech language pathologist who combines strong clinical skills with innovative teletherapy techniques to help students achieve their communication potential and succeed academically.

Role Structure

Provide speech therapy for a caseload of 46-54 students weekly across diverse grade levels, working 35.5 hours in our virtual education environment. Your clinical expertise will serve students with articulation disorders, language impairments, fluency disorders, voice concerns, and augmentative communication needs through effective online therapeutic interventions.

Clinical Assessment and Evaluation

• Complete comprehensive initial evaluations and three-year re-evaluations
• Administer standardized tests including GFTA-3, CELF-5, PPVT-5, and others
• Conduct oral-motor examinations and diadochokinetic rate assessments
• Perform language sample analysis identifying specific error patterns and targets
• Assess stimulability for target sounds and language structures
• Determine severity levels and impact on educational performance
• Generate detailed evaluation reports with diagnostic conclusions and recommendations

Evidence-Based Therapy Implementation

• Design treatment plans incorporating current research and best practices
• Implement traditional articulation therapy using placement and shaping techniques
• Provide whole language intervention addressing multiple linguistic domains
• Deliver fluency therapy using desensitization and modification strategies
• Support AAC users through device programming and communication training
• Address childhood apraxia using DTTC, PROMPT, or other motor-based approaches
• Monitor therapy effectiveness through systematic data collection and analysis

IEP Development and Management

• Write measurable, functional goals with clear benchmarks and success criteria
• Determine appropriate service delivery models and frequency recommendations
• Participate in annual IEP reviews discussing progress and future objectives
• Conduct eligibility meetings presenting evaluation data and recommendations
• Collaborate on manifestation determinations when behavior involves communication
• Document service provision and maintain compliance with state regulations
• Advocate for appropriate supports, accommodations, and services

Professional Collaboration

• Consult with general and special education teachers on student communication needs
• Partner with related service providers for integrated therapy approaches
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress, strategies, and home activities
• Participate in child study teams and intervention assistance processes
• Provide in-service training on communication disorders and classroom supports
• Coordinate with private therapists and medical professionals for continuity
• Engage in professional learning communities with colleagues and specialists

Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Active Michigan Speech-Language Pathology license
• 2+ years of school-based speech therapy experience
• Strong clinical foundation across communication disorder types and ages
• Proficiency with teletherapy platforms and virtual service models
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders

Professional Standards

• Commitment to ethical practice and professional conduct standards
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations and requirements
• Understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity considerations in assessment
• Skills in clinical problem-solving and critical thinking for complex cases
• Dedication to evidence-based practice and outcomes measurement
• Ability to work independently in remote environment with minimal supervision
• Ongoing professional development and learning mindset for continuous growth

Virtual Workspace Standards

• Private, professional office space for confidential services and assessments
• High-quality video conferencing equipment and audio systems
• Comprehensive digital therapy materials and assessment tools
• Reliable internet infrastructure supporting video platforms and applications
• Professional demeanor and therapeutic skills adapted for virtual format

If interested, apply here or contact: Daniela Jimenez