Position Type:
Special Education Teaching & Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
10/26/2020

Location:
189 Board of Education Administration Building
(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:
Until Filled

POSITION TITLE: SPEECH / LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DESCRIPTION:

The job of Speech Language Pathologist was established for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities. Providing screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow up services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses students' communication skills 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 for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff; develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements
4. Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans
5. Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements
6. Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate
7. Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
8. Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs
9. Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate
10. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Requirements:

Illinois School Board of Education Licensure as a Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist