School-Based SLP: Lead, Collaborate, Grow Student Speech

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,144 - 53,095; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170 in Chicago Heights, Illinois is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to provide school-based services. A valid Public Educator License with an SLP endorsement is required, with focus on prevention, assessment, and remediation of language, speech, voice, and fluency disorders to help students meet educational goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, advocacy, collaboration with teachers and families, and comprehensive therapy planning within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Valid PEL with an SLP endorsement.
• Experience working as a school-based speech-language pathologist is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school staff in developing a balanced speech/language program.
• Provides therapy to meet individual speech, language, and hearing needs.
• observes, describes, and refers suspected speech-language impairments.
• Performs thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, language, and fluency issues.
• Screens for speech handicaps and guides referrals to community specialists.
• Develops individualized therapy plans and collaborates with teachers for daily activities.
• Provides information and counseling to parents and families as appropriate.
• Keeps ongoing records and maintains referrals and outside resources.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment and supply management.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PEL with SLP endorsement

Job description

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170 in Chicago Heights, Illinois is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to provide school-based services. A valid Public Educator License with an SLP endorsement is required, with focus on prevention, assessment, and remediation of language, speech, voice, and fluency disorders to help students meet educational goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, advocacy, collaboration with teachers and families, and comprehensive therapy planning within the school setting.