Speech & Language Pathologist - Early Childhood Special Education

Speech & Language Pathologist – Early Childhood Special Education (2 days)

Van Buren Intermediate School District – Special Services, Lawrence, Michigan

Job : 5293267
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 18, 2025

Job Goal(s):

The job goals of the Speech & Language Pathologist are to provide direct service and consultative support to ensure timely and appropriate special education services for preschool age students in inclusive public preschool environments and Early Childhood Special Education Preschool programs. To provide consultative support to general education preschool staff on the development and implementation of targeted communication interventions for students not eligible for special education.

Location of Work

Offsite:
Lawrence and Hartford Public Schools
Base

Location:

Special Services Building, 701 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in speech and language pathology required
• Certification: Michigan Speech and Language Pathologist License required
• Work Experience: Previous experience evaluating the language development of preschool age children, developing individualized intervention plans and providing consultative services.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  Working knowledge of evidence‑based practices for speech and language intervention, including the Core Vocabulary board;
  Working knowledge of curriculum and assessment measures used by GSRP and Head Start programs;
  Knowledge of IDEA and Michigan Rules and Regulations.

• Provide direct and consultative services to students with IEPs placed in general education environments and ECSE programs in accordance with their IEP.
• Actively participate with VBISD’s Early Childhood Intervention team to support staff and students enrolled in GSRP and Head Start programs county wide.
• Effectively collaborate with Head Start and GSRP to support students demonstrating a need for targeted intervention.
• Participate in/coordinate transitions with relevant providers in a variety of situations, including: from early intervention to preschool, between preschool programs, and from preschool to Kindergarten settings.
• Serve as an IEP team member and chair IEP meetings.
• Take the lead on and/or participate in multidisciplinary special education evaluation teams.
• Effectively communicate, consult and team with parents, staff, agencies and others in a professional and timely manner.
• Keep up to date with best practices, research and trends regarding early childhood and early intervention services in general and specifically as they relate to the scope of practice for speech and language pathologists.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD and Early Childhood policies, process and procedures.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the special education supervisor.
• Valid driver's license required.

Position Type: Regular

No additional specifications.

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone:
• Email: kduffy