Speech Pathologist / Kindergarten - 8th Grade

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Duties

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Speech/Language Pathologist will assist in developing speech, language, and communication skills to facilitate students' personal communication abilities and overall educational development.

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and application of effective best practice speech/language therapy protocols
• Provide individual and group speech therapy services; collaborate with other building professionals to provide group serviceswhen appropriate
• Utilizeassessments to conduct IDEA or Section 504 evaluations for the purpose of evaluating students'speech/language and communucation needs; prepare reports with recommendations in a timely manner;present findings in an understandable way at team and parent meetings
• Schedule, complete thoroughpaperwork for, andfacilitateEvaluation/Eligibility and IEP meetings for students eligible under 'Speech/Language Impairment'
• Identify, create and implement data-based speech and language IEP goals; collect regular data on goal progress; submit quarterly goal updates on time
• Maintain confidential records on the progress of each student on the designated caseload
• Provide resources and supports to teachers and parents; provide teachers with communication support tools and support implementation of alternate communication tools within the classroom
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive speech and language services
• Utilize screening tools to identify students in need of MTSS services; provide services and maintain data-based progress log
• Assist with Preschool Screening
• Maintain accurate service log and regularly submit Medicaid billing
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Principal, or Superintendent.

Qualifications

Certification/License:
- Illiniois Professional Educators Licensein Speech/Languge Pathology
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment.
- Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Experience:
- Successful prior experience in elementary or middle school settings is preferred.

District Name Komarek SD #94 Building Name Komarek Elementary School Address 8940 West 24th St. , IL North Riverside, IL 60546 Phone Fax IASA Region Cook West County Cook (West) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Instructional Grade Level Elementary