What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech & Language Pathologist - Special Education Bloomingdale PS Beginning 2026-27 School year position at Special Services?
Job Goal(s):
The primary job goal of the Speech and Language Pathologist is to serve individuals kindergarten through 12th grade, who manifest one or more of the following communication impairments which adversely affects their educational performance:
- articulation impairment
- language impairment
- voice impairment
- fluency impairment
- pragmatics impairment
Location of Work:
Offsite: Bloomingdale PS
Base Location: Special Services Buiding
701 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s Degree in speech/language pathology required
Certification:
Michigan speech and language pathologist license required
Work Experience:
Previous experience as a speech/language pathologist is preferred
Skills:
Proficient in the use of techniques to evaluate and manage speech and language disorders
Essential Job Functions:
- Complete comprehensive evaluations of students in response to a special education referral.
- Participate in educational planning.
- Provide speech and language services to special education students as determined by the IEP.
- Effectively communicate, consult, and team with parents, staff, agencies, and others.
- Perform appropriate action in response to referrals and requests for screening.
- Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Develop professional goals and accept feedback in a professional way.
- Demonstrate VBISD guiding principles: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
- Valid driver's license required.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.