Employment Opportunities

University Lake School (ULS) is a college preparatory school that delivers an incomparable education through the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole student in a unique learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, original thinking, personal integrity, and character through service.

Across all grade levels, we follow a student-centered approach to learning. Our students develop mastery of traditional fact and process-based standards while utilizing hands-on, developmentally sound lessons to regularly investigate and construct knowledge. Through a rigorous blend of student-led research, publishing, and presentation across the curriculum, our students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities required for success in college and beyond.

Our curriculum is rich in a well-balanced combination of child and teacher-initiated projects to support the child's emerging interests as observed through play, photography, and documentation. There is a strong emphasis on creating an environment that supports reflective thinking for both children and staffulty, developing deep, meaningful relationships with the entire learning community, the environment, and helping children grow in awareness of others and respect for all.

We believe in the power of a participatory school environment and expect our students to become deeply involved in all facets of their school experience. Each of our graduates departs to college as a multi-accomplished academic scholar, field researcher, student-athlete, performing artist, community servant, and peer mentor. This approach, steeped in the tradition of the liberal arts, provides students with the strongest foundation for individual enrichment and lifelong success.

Beginning in 2024 and thanks to a generous $2.75 million grant from Lauren ('01) and Michael Falk, ULS shall establish the Falk Family Center for Learning Engagement - a program embedded into our student experience to cultivate the highest level of learning for all students at ULS. Through this program, ULS shall provide:

• Additional staff members to support students in house
• More resources for children with neurodivergent learning needs and capacities
• Professional training for staffulty using the most up-to-date research

Hiring an In-House Speech Pathologist is a critical component toward the achievement of these goals.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Screening and Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify students with communication disorders, including articulation, language comprehension, fluency, voice quality, and swallowing difficulties. 
2. Learning Plans (LPs): Participate in LP meetings, developing appropriate goals and interventions for each student based on their needs, and collaborating with teachers and the Learning Engagement Team to incorporate speech therapy into the classroom. 
3. Treatment Delivery: Providing individual, small group, and within the classroom therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to address specific communication challenges. 
4. Parent Communication: Regularly communicating with parents about their child's progress, providing education on communication disorders, and involving them in the therapy process. 
5. Data Collection and Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of student progress, including therapy sessions, assessments, and interventions. 
6. Professional Development: Staying current with best practices in speech pathology through continuing education and research.  Lead and participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of intervention strategies.
7. Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a supportive educational environment and to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting students with communication needs.  Consult with teachers and other members of the Learning Engagement Team to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of children.

Typical disorders a school speech pathologist might address:

• Articulation disorders (difficulty producing speech sounds clearly)
• Language delays or disorders (problems understanding or using language)
• Fluency disorders (stuttering)
• Voice disorders (hoarseness, breathiness)
• Phonological awareness difficulties (problems with sound patterns in words)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Loves and respects children and adolescents and is willing to contribute to building a strong student support system.
• Exudes patient, compassionate, and servant leadership skills.
• Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and problem-solve various learning barriers.
• Ability to form positive, effective staffulty and family partnerships.
• Appreciates the role of the natural environment within a unique school setting.

Education and experience

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) certification
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Experience and understanding of neuropsychology preferred

This position is a 10-month school year contracted position, with occasional summer meetings and work as part of the scope of responsibilities.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster. Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

To Apply

• Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Lower and Middle School Head, Ms. Stacy Synold, at [email protected]

EOE

About University Lake School
University Lake School (ULS) is an independent college preparatory school serving preprimary through 12th grade in Hartland, Wis. One hundred percent of ULS graduates are accepted to competitive colleges and universities. University Lake School delivers an incomparable education through the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole student in a unique learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, original thinking, personal integrity, and character through service. ULS is an educational innovator empowering students to lead and thrive in a global community.

The Scholars Program is an opportunity for recent college graduates of talent and promise to experience the life and work of a great independent school. The ULS Visiting Scholars Program allows for the short-term appointment of scholars in any discipline to: 

• enrich our program with targeted course offerings
• meet curricular objectives not covered by current staffulty, or 
• curate an academic environment specific to the needs of current students. 

Requirements

The Scholar is typically responsible for specific coursework and is also encouraged to discover ways of engaging the community of learners - with hands, heart, and mind - that contribute most to the life of the School and their own experience in it. This might include mentoring, college prep, athletics, clubs, campus outdoor initiatives, or other extracurriculars.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to Head of School, John Dewis, and Assistant Head of School for Academics, Rebecca Tiffany.