School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NSSEA Benefits

Job summary

The Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to students with speech and language impairments at Miner School. The role requires knowledge of cognitive and social aspects of communication, collaboration with families and staff, and data-driven IEP goal development.

This is a 10-month exempt position with NSSEA benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid PEL endorsed for SLP (Teaching or Non-Teaching).
• Ability to travel within NSSEO and member districts.
• Effective communication with staff and parents.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Participate in twelve (12) hours of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' communication skills for identifying disorders and informing treatment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to plan and implement programs including AAC supports.
• Collaborate on oral motor skills and feeding goals within IEPs.
• Collect, interpret, and synthesize evaluative information for intervention planning.
• Instruct in communication technologies to minimize impact of disorders.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for Speech and Language Pathologist

Tools

FM systems

AAC devices

Job description

The Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to students with speech and language impairments at Miner School. The role requires knowledge of cognitive and social aspects of communication, collaboration with families and staff, and data-driven IEP goal development.

This is a 10-month exempt position with NSSEA benefits.