School Speech and Language Pathologist (1.0 FTE): (.6) Perry Elementary School and (.4) AAC District-Wide

School Speech and Language Pathologist

Full-time school speech-language pathologist to help with compliance, IEP needs and groups in the building. Identify and provide appropriate services for children with communication disorders in the following areas: Phonological/articulation disorders, Stuttering/dysfluency, Voice disorders, Language disorders, Speech-language disorders resulting from hearing impairment, Speech-language disorders resulting from organic anomalies. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. Attend staff meetings and serve on appropriate committees. Screen kindergarten children, students new to the State of Illinois, and referred students, to identify those who need further diagnostic testing. Conduct speech and language case study evaluations. Interpret test findings and make appropriate recommendations. Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. Conduct conferences with parents as required by law. Participate in multi-disciplinary conferences for referred students. Refer students as needed for appropriate services and follow-up on said referrals. Make classroom observations as appropriate. Consult with other school speech-language pathologists regarding incoming cases or students having previously been service by said speech-language pathologists. Assist teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech-language impairments. Participate in District department meetings of speech-language pathologists for the purpose of coordinating and improving the program and services to students. Develop Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student placed in speech-language therapy. Maintain accurate records regarding student contact. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.