Speech and Language Pathologist (.5 FTE)

Speech and Language Pathologist

Conduct evaluations, eligibility and IEP meetings and provide direct therapy services to children, to include RtI support. Skills for evaluation/direct service to children with only speech delays as well as other students in special education. Must have good communication and writing skills.

Qualifications:

• License: Required Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech Language Pathology endorsement - registered in Lake County
• Education: Required - Master's Degree in Speech / Language Pathology

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Screen all students referred by teacher and/or parents/guardians, including preschool children
• Utilize appropriate diagnostic procedures to complete a speech/language evaluation on those students identified during the screening process
• Establish type and severity of speech/language disorder in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, auditory skills, oral motor functioning, voice, fluency, work retrieval and pragmatics
• Interpret the results of each evaluation and enroll students whose speech and language interfere with their ability to learn within the school setting
• Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and update the child's progress on the IEP as indicated by IDEA and State regulations
• Schedule students for remediation on an individual or group basis according to their needs
• Monitors progress of students on a regular basis
• Utilize appropriate exit criteria to make recommendations as part of the educational team regarding student dismissal from formal speech and language service
• Serve as a communication consultant and resource person to classroom teachers, school personnel and parents/guardians
• Maintain open communications with parents/guardians of speech-language students
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and the annual review process
• Participate in Problem Solving/Intervention Team meetings as needed
• Provide supplemental services for Tier 2 & 3 interventions as appropriate with his/her workload
• Maintain all records and implement all procedures in accordance with Illinois and I.D.E.A. Rules and Regulations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Planning and Preparation: Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources
• Classroom Environment: Create an environment of respect and establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages student's behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space
• Instruction: Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
• Professional Responsibility: Reflects on teaching, must maintain accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism
• Technical: Must be able to utilized a white board/smartboard, iPads with various apps, online assessment tools, Microsoft Office and Google programs, and district email/voicemail systems
• Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community

District Core Competencies:

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change
• Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner
• Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful
• Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient
• Take initiative to manage multiple tasks
• Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance
• Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods
• Travel to schools and seminars as needed
• Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 180 days as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary Range: MA / Step 1: $48,737 - MA+45 Step 8: $63,094 pro-rated (Based on experience and education as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

How to Apply:

Internal applicants should apply online and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online and attach three letters of recommendations and resume to the online application at All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact Persons:

Evelyn Cacioppo Asst. Principal / Special Education Supervisor View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Vasiliki Frake Director of Educational Services View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io

Application Deadline: Applications reviewed upon receipt

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services View phone number on click.appcast.io) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.