Speech Language Pathologist - $2000 Sign on Bonus

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist
LOCATION: Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center,
Columbia Central School
SUPERVISOR: Principal and Director of Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Union/Non-Union: Union

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for evaluating students speech and language skills; providing therapeutic intervention to identified students; consulting with staff and/or parents regarding speech and language functioning in the educational setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Identifies and evaluates students with speech and language impairments.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech and language impaired children.
• Participates in the determination of eligibility for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment.
• Participates in the teacher and parent conferences including multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings and Annual Reviews.
• Develops and implements IEPs for all students eligible for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment.
• Provides intervention support for students in the speech RtI process.
• Team teaches with classroom teachers when appropriate.
• Completes required documentation and reports, including Medicaid billing, case notes, and related service logs.
• Participates on case study and collaboration teams as needed.
• Facilitates curriculum and instructional modifications.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

• The role requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel to various school locations required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature and noise are relatively nonexistent
• Work is performed in an environment where health hazards may occur
• Occasional need for work outside the normal hours/days

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:
• Speech Language Pathologist (teaching or non-teaching) endorsement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

EVALUATION: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel by the Director of Student Services

Link: Teacher's Contract
Link: Benefit Fact Sheet

Go to www.sd194.org / Administration / Current Openings

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