About this opportunity
Wayne-Westland Community Schools lists this 1.0 Speech and Language Pathologist - 26/27 SY opportunity in wayne, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech and Language Pathologist
LOCATION: 0.6 Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary / 0.4 Edison Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/Special Education Supervisor
COMPENSATION: Range starts at $55,532 based on W-WEA Collective Agreement
BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan Sick Day Buy Back Incentive
POSTING DATES: May 11, 2026 – Until filled
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program. The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Others duties may be assigned
Speech Therapy to Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School and Post Secondary language students
Evaluation of communication needs of students
M.E.T. and I.E.P.T. meetings
Augmentative and alternative communication services and devices
Regular meetings with staff and parents
Work on Special Education Team
Regular and predictable attendance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Special Education Certificate R , R and R in the area of Speech/Language or License per R (ASHA-CCC)
Prefer School Based Therapist
Ability to do M.E.T. and I.E.P.T. paperwork
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must have good organizational skills
Must have good written and oral language ability
Good interpersonal skills with children and adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
This person must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and must be able to move about the classroom, building, etc. as needed. This person must be able to communicate with students, parents, other teachers and administrators and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. At times, this employee may engage in physical management with students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others. The employee may need to travel to different work locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff and occasionally with the public. At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The amount of contract, length of the workday and the number of workdays is based on the WWEA collective bargaining agreement.
EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with District guidelines.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on line at or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
wayne, MI, 48184, US
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