Speech Language Pathologist at Vanguard Charter Academy

Cross Creek Charter Academy is a National Blue Ribbon School located in Byron Center, MI, serving over 800 Young 5-8 students annually since 1997. Recognized as the #1 ranked school in Grand Rapids and Kent County on Niche, the academy offers a stable leadership team, a fully researched curriculum, high parent involvement, and a strong focus on student and staff safety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the special education administrator to develop and coordinate daily service schedules, evaluation timelines, and annual IEP meetings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility determinations, annual reviews, and progress monitoring discussions.
• Conduct speech and language evaluations and contribute to assessment planning as part of the special education process.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized speech-language goals aligned with each student’s IEP.
• Provide specially designed instruction to meet students' unique communication needs through various service models.
• Document service delivery, progress notes, and compliance-related paperwork in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Consult with teachers and families to support carryover of communication strategies across classroom and home environments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NHA provides specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of each child as a result of their disability. The SLP plays a critical role in supporting student access to instruction and overall academic success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Experience working with at-risk student populations.
• Experience in a school-based or pediatric environment.
• Familiarity with IEP development, special education compliance, and collaborative service delivery models.