About this role
Speech-Language Pathologists provide a comprehensive set of services on behalf of students who have, are suspected of having, or may develop speech-language impairments in member districts. Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with other educators in member districts to work closely with students with and without disabilities on a regular basis, assessing, diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, and fluency.
DUTIES
• Identify and evaluate students with speech and language impairments.
• Provide a comprehensive set of speech and language services on behalf of students who have, are suspected of having, or may develop speech language impairments.
• Obtain additional diagnostic information from appropriate person(s) and available records for speech/language services.
• Participate in the determination of eligibility for special education or related services in the area of speech and language impairment.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Prepare in advance and participate in all relevant evaluation planning (i.e., domain) and IEP meetings.
• Develop and implement IEPs for all students eligible for special education or related services in the area of speech and language impairment in collaboration with other personnel.
• Provide direct instruction that enables the student to progress toward goals and objectives on the IEP.
• Complete required documentation and reports for districts and Tri-County Special Education Association, using Tri-County’s electronic database, EmbraceIEP.
• Monitor and report on the progress of students on the therapist's class list.
• Provide in-service programs to parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals, as needed.
• Participate on child-focused problem-solving teams.
• Provide preventative information and consultation services to parents and teachers.
• Provide supervision for a school internship or Clinical Fellowship year, upon request.
• Complete a progress report for each student, following the schedule indicated on the IEP.
• Co-teach lessons with other school personnel to deliver services in the Least Restrictive Environment and to support generalization of skills.
• Complete all necessary paperwork at Tri-County Special Education or district request, including but not limited to, forms pertaining class enrollment and schedules.
• Develop and produce a variety of visual supports in order to meet student needs.
• Facilitate curriculum and instructional modifications.
• Participate in continuing professional education (professional workshops; Tri-County sponsored professional development).
• Conduct an annual review for each speech/language student.
• Consult with appropriate agencies involved with a student, as needed (HILIA, ENT, IATP)
• Program and maintain augmentative communication devices.
• Order appropriate speech/language materials and tests.
• Participate in district workshops and meetings as district policy indicates.
• Review and follow the Policies and Procedures of Tri-County Special Education Association and assigned districts.
• Report incidents of suspected fraud or concerns about grossly inappropriate behavior to the Executive Director, District Superintendent or SLP Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as directed by the administration from each assigned district and the Executive Committee or Association Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel Endorsement in Speech-Language Pathologist.
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle to drive between service provision locations in various member districts.
• Maintain a license by Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and students.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 10 lbs.
between $43396 and $79930 plus board paid retirement in addition depending upon education and experience