Duties
1. Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulations, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive
language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility
and developing recommendations for treatment.
2. Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating
information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
3. Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent
conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing
treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
4. Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing
the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM
systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse
educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal
requirements.
6. Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment
plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring
the availability of information as required for reference and or compliance.
7. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the
purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
8. Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact
of speech and language disorders on student success.
9. Seeks appropriate in-service and professional development. Works within the policies and regulations
of the Southland College Prep Charter High School; Illinois public acts and regulations as described by the Illinois State Board of
Education (ISBE) and serviced by the South Cook ISC4; and applicable Federal laws, regulations and
guidelines applicable to the education
Qualifications
- Hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Endorsement.
- Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications.
- Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment.