Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Fremont School District 79 is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. Reports to: Building Level Administration and Executive Director of Student Services. Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License Speech and Language Pathologist Endorsement Master's Degree. Position Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist's role is to identify, diagnose, and implement intervention or special education services for students whose speech/language skills are impacting their educational performance. Primary Responsibilities: Screen selected students new to the district, as well as students referred by teachers and/or parents/guardians. Utilize appropriate diagnostic procedures to complete a speech/language evaluation on those students identified during the screening process. Utilize appropriate entrance criteria to make recommendations regarding students who qualify to receive speech/language services. Interpret the results of each evaluation and find students whose speech and language interfere with their ability to learn within the school setting. Establish the type and severity of disorders in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, auditory skills, oral motor functioning, voice, fluency, work retrieval, and pragmatics. Develop an individualized Education Program (IEP) and update the child's progress on the IEP as indicated. Schedule students for services on an individual or group basis according to their needs. 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. These services may take the form of conferences, classroom demonstrations or other consultation models/activities. Conduct classroom language groups (as determined by the Speech-Language Pathologist/classroom teacher) with the classroom teacher as an active participant. Provide "push-in" services to students within the classroom (as determined by the speech/language pathologist). Maintain open communications with parents/guardians of speech-language students. Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and the annual review process. Maintain all records and implement all procedures in accordance with Illinois and I.D.E.A. Rules and Regulations. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services or the building principal. Salary Information: FEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2026-2027 Salary Schedule Full benefits package Tuition Reimbursement Paid time off Employee Assistance Program