Who We Are New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. Why New Paradigm for Education NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE’s Mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the needs of a global society. We are committed to excellence and strive to offer a new educational paradigm evident by increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. What You’ll Do As a Speech Therapist at NPFE, you will play a critical role in supporting students with communication disorders by assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. You will work closely with teachers, school leaders, families, and other support staff to develop and implement effective therapy plans that ensure students can fully access their educational experience. This position serves as a key part of our Special Education team and helps ensure that all NPFE students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Qualifications • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders • Valid Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) License • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a school or pediatric setting preferred • Knowledge of IDEA and Michigan special education regulations • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills • Commitment to NPFE’s mission, vision, and core values Job Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for students • Develop and implement individualized education program (IEP) goals based on evaluation results • Provide direct therapy services to students with speech and language disorders • Collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to support students’ communication needs in the classroom • Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and parent conferences • Maintain accurate records of therapy sessions, progress reports, and documentation as required by law and school policy • Provide consultation and training to staff and families on communication strategies • Stay current with best practices and continuing education in speech-language pathology • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding special education services If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the NPFE team! If transcripts are available at the time of application, please upload during the application process. Otherwise, transcripts will be collected during the hiring and onboarding process.