Duties
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Speech/Language Pathologist will assist in developing speech, language, and communication skills to facilitate students' personal communication abilities and overall educational development.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and application of effective best practice speech/language therapy protocols
- Provide individual and group speech therapy services; collaborate with other building professionals to provide group services when appropriate
- Utilize assessments to conduct IDEA or Section 504 evaluations for the purpose of evaluating students' speech/language and communucation needs; prepare reports with recommendations in a timely manner; present findings in an understandable way at team and parent meetings
- Schedule, complete thorough paperwork for, and facilitate Evaluation/Eligibility and IEP meetings for students eligible under 'Speech/Language Impairment'
- Identify, create and implement data-based speech and language IEP goals; collect regular data on goal progress; submit quarterly goal updates on time
- Maintain confidential records on the progress of each student on the designated caseload
- Provide resources and supports to teachers and parents; provide teachers with communication support tools and support implementation of alternate communication tools within the classroom
- Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive speech and language services
- Utilize screening tools to identify students in need of MTSS services; provide services and maintain data-based progress log
- Assist with Preschool Screening
- Maintain accurate service log and regularly submit Medicaid billing
- Other duties as assigned
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Principal, or Superintendent.
Qualifications
Certification/License:
- Illiniois Professional Educators License in Speech/Languge Pathology
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment.
- Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Experience:
- Successful prior experience in elementary or middle school settings is preferred.
How to Apply
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/komarek94/onlineapp/