Speech/Language Pathologist

Speech And Language Pathologist

To help reduce or eliminate speech and language disorders that interfere with individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Job Title: Speech And Language Pathologist

Location/Department: Educational Services Center FSLA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director Of Student Services And Principal

Date Prepared: March 2024

Assists director in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Early Childhood/Preschool Program and Preschool Screening.

Coordinates and monitors transition and special education services for students entering school from early intervention programs and students placed in out of district programs.

Monitors and ensures domain, evaluation and IEP meeting procedure and documents are of high quality and in compliance with state and federal law.

Arrange for and monitor implementation of accommodations on state mandated tests.

Recommends referrals for student evaluation to director; provides timely notice and documentation of parent/agency referrals.

Facilitates completion of domain, initial and re-evaluation meetings within required timelines.

Assists with Child Find; assessment of students using appropriate testing, observation, and diagnostic practices.

Maintains compliance with federal and state requirements for due process and procedural safeguard; maintains case records on all students referred for evaluation.

Provides assistance with classroom data collections and graphing of data for students requiring intervention/evaluation for special education services.

Recommends research based interventions and collaborates with teams to write Individual Problem Solving plans and IEP's.

Consults with teams for students who require Functional Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plans and progress monitoring of behavior and social-emotional goals.

Consults with administrators, staff and parents regarding academic, social-emotional and positive behavior strategies to promote student success across home and school settings.

Establishes collaborative relationships with community health and social welfare agencies.

Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.

Assists with in-service training/coaching of school personnel.

Maintains current knowledge of research and best practices in the field.

Other duties as assigned by the director or building administration.

Master's Degree in Speech.

Hold a valid Illinois Type 10 or Type 73 certificate.

Speech-Language Pathology Endorsement.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Plans a long-range program of therapy which demonstrates a knowledge of the appropriate communicative disorders, evaluation procedures, and remediation strategies.

Prepares a series of goals and objectives for each communicatively handicapped student which serves as a plan for conducting and evaluating services.

Assesses, diagnoses, and/or evaluates individuals using age appropriate materials so as to determine the need for service.

Evaluates the goals and objectives for each communicatively handicapped student and revises, augments, or amplifies intervention according to evaluation results.

Refers students for appropriate alternative education programs.

Provides therapy in accordance with the adopted speech and language curriculum.

Demonstrates a knowledge of the characteristics of speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Uses grammatically correct English in verbal and written communications.

Uses management techniques that maintain a positive therapeutic environment.

Maintains an appropriate classroom atmosphere.

Is punctual.

Submits accurate records as required by law, Board of Education policy, and administrative guidelines.

Follows building and district rules and procedures in performing assigned responsibilities.

Collaborates with teachers and other special service personnel to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students.

Reports students' progress to parents/guardians.

Handles contacts with parents/guardians in an appropriate manner.

Meets with parents/guardians during scheduled conferences.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the skills and responsibility levels appropriate for this position.

Education: Master's Degree in Speech, Hold a valid Illinois Type 10 or Type 73 certificate, Speech-Language Pathology Endorsement, Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Experience: Not required, but preferred.

Contract Period: 10 Months

While performing job, employee is required to: (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, S = Seldom) Climb Ladders S Kneel S Lift/Carry >50lbs. S Push/Pull >50lbs. S Talk F Climb Stairs S Lift/Carry under 10lbs. O Push/Pull under 10lbs. S See F Twist F Crawl S Lift/Carry 10-25lbs. S Push/Pull 10-25lbs. S Squat S Walk O Hear F Lift/Carry 25-50lbs. S Push/Pull 25-50lbs. S Stoop/Bend O

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is varied and is quiet to very noisy.

Annual Calendar: 180 day calendar

Compensation: Paid per the Contractual Agreement (salaried)

Certified

Exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Reviewed and Approved by: _______________________________________ Date: ______________

Human Resources: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________

Employee Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________