Qualifications
Position Title: Speech/Language Pathologist
Department: Student Support Services
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Full-time 9 month position
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for working closely with students with and without disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing and fluency.
DUTIES
- Administers formal diagnostic evaluations and informal assessments pertaining to communication disorders.
- Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate person(s) and available records for speech/language services.
- Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech/language services.
- Manages the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
- Monitors and reports on the progress of students on therapist’s class list.
- Schedules/plans/monitors interventions using a variety of service delivery models to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
- Provides direct instruction that enables the student to progress toward goals and objectives on the IEP.
- Maintains records of speech/language program and prepare periodic reports as required
- Maintains lesson plans/logs and attendance of each student.
- Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers, other school personnel and parents on implementation of students’ IEPs.
- Completes records for third party reimbursement.
- Maintains appropriate behavioral management during therapy in order to create a positive learning environment that is safe for all children.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
- Attends initial CPI training and annual CPI refresher training and upholds a valid certification.
- Follows policies and procedures of the District.
- Complete duties assigned by the Director of Special Education.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel Endorsement in Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certified as per Illinois State Board of Education requirements
- Maintain a license by Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to (a) sit for extended periods of time, (b) type/enter data into computer, (c) stand, walk, bend over, reach, push/pull up to 10 lbs., and lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
- Communicates effectively with staff, parents and students.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others.
Interested candidates should apply online at: www.ksd111.org
Applications are accepted until position is filled
EOE/AA/D/V