Speech and Language Pathologist JobID: 3217 Position Type: Special Education Teaching & Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 9/30/2023 Location: 189 Board of Education Administration Building (High-Needs School) Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Speech Pathologist CLASSIFICATION: Certified FLSA: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Curriculum SALARY: $48,000 - $113,997 WORK YEAR: 180 days Benefits: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, vision, and dental insurance, IMRF/TRS retirement, $ 50,000 life insurance policy, and family, spouse, and dependent coverage options. REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee POSITION TITLE: SPEECH / LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST DESCRIPTION: The job of Speech Language Pathologist was established for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities. Providing screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow up services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment * Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines * Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff; develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements * Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans * Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements * Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate * Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance * Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs * Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit Requirements: Illinois School Board of Education Licensure as a Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist