National Heritage Academies·Detroit, Michigan
The Speech-Language Pathologist will collaborate with special education staff to conduct evaluations, develop IEP goals, and provide specialized instruction to students. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
This position is part-time, 8 hours per week.
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works collaboratively with special education teachers, general education staff, and related service providers to support students with identified speech and language needs.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools.
Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life.
A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test.
According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators.
In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them.
Join our team.
NHA provides specially designed instruction developed to meet the unique needs of each child as a result of their disability, and the SLP plays a critical role in supporting student access to instruction and overall academic success.
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. Experience working with at-risk student populations in a school-based or pediatric environment is required.
Market context
Speech-language pathologist roles in Michigan schools often reflect steady need for student support services, especially in settings serving at-risk learners. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, ASHA CCC, and prior school-based or pediatric experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your Michigan licensure and examples of school-based intervention before applying.