Speech-Language Pathologist | School Year 20262027

Speech And Language Pathologist

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,800 students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.

The Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to students in an effort to help them develop their speech and language skills and facilitate their personal, social, and intellectual development.

Essential duties and responsibilities include conducting speech, language, and hearing screenings, and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services. The pathologist will monitor student progress and participate in the comprehensive evaluation and review process. They will develop and implement IEPs; ensure goals are aligned to state standards; provide therapy, follow-up, and consultation as necessary. They will provide consultation to parents, teachers, and administrators ensuring all parties are aware of students' needs and familiar with available special services. They will assist with the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and effective classroom strategies. They will facilitate a positive, differentiated learning environment that responds to the individual needs of each student. They will maintain appropriate compliance through daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports. They will stay abreast of new developments, ideas, and strategies in speech and language pathology; provide staff development as needed; assist with public awareness activities throughout the school, District, and community.

Qualifications include a Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university. Professional Educator License, Illinois State Board of Education Type 10 or Type 73, or Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is required. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include the ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English, excellent communications and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments, attentive and caring with prior responsibility for developing IEPs, prior experience working with children/adolescents, and passion for working with children/adolescents. Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities include the ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish, knowledge of First Aid, knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the lunchroom or on the playground.

Other duties include complying with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws, demonstrating professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serving as a role model for students and other staff, and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Salary range is determined by prior experience and education. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district, employer-provided life insurance policy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous leave policy, participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement program, and Professional Development opportunities.