Speech and Language Pathologist

Furqaan Academy Bolingbrook; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Furqaan Academy in Darien, IL, seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to support Pre-K through 8th grade with screening, assessment, and intervention.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA certification, with a Standard Professional Educator License and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Experience is preferred; Medicaid billing, IEP planning, and coordination with teachers and other staff are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Disorders required.
• Standard Professional Educator License with Speech Pathologist endorsement to meet state regulations.
• ASHA Certification required.
• Preferred, one year experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen Pre-K–8 for speech and language problems using testing methods.
• Organize a program addressing local school speech-language goals.
• Collaborate with school personnel to meet objectives.
• Coordinate speech-language services with other staff.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as required.
• Adhere to rules, regulations, laws, and ethical standards.
• Conduct speech and language screenings.
• Administer formal and informal assessments.
• Obtain diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records.
• Analyze information to determine need for services.
• Provide information on speech-language programs.
• Supervise interns, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and others as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of communicative disorders.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers on management of disorders.
• Plan evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups.
• Use evidence-based methods and adjust strategies based on progress.
• Manage facilities, materials, and equipment including assistive tech.
• Promote interpersonal relations with students.
• Complete procedural documentation and Medicaid billing for eligible students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Disorders

Standard Professional Educator License with Speech Pathologist endorsement

ASHA Certification

Job description

Furqaan Academy is looking for highly energetic, enthusiastic candidates.

Description

To aid students in the correction or elimination of speech, hearing, and/or language difficulties in order to further their total development.

Duties:

• Screen Pre-K – 8 for speech and language problems using an acceptable and proven method of testing.
• To organize a program that addresses local school speech-language goals.
• Work cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
• Coordinate speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.
• Maintain records of speech-language programs and prepare periodic reports as required.
• Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws, and appropriate ethical standards.
• Conduct speech and language screenings.
• Administer formal and informal (ongoing and curriculum-based) assessments.
• Obtain additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.
• Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
• Provide appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech and language programs.
• Supervise undergraduate interns, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of communicative disorders.
• Collaborate/consult with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders.
• Plan evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.
• Use evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives
• Manage the facilities, materials, and equipment, including assistive technology necessary to deliver services.
• Adjust intervention strategies based on student performance.
• Promote effective interpersonal relations with students.
• Complete procedural documentation appropriately.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.
• Develop appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths and needs.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language education.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel.
• Participate in the MTSS/RtI and related work with the curriculum-based team/problem-solving team to identify classroom and individual supports for students.
• Complete appropriate Medicaid billing for eligible students.

Requirements include:

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Disorders required
• Standard Professional Educator License, with Speech Pathologist endorsement to meet state regulations, and other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• ASHA Certified required
• Preferred, one (1) year experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills

Physical Activities

This job requires frequent walking, standing, carrying, and lifting of various pounds (25lbs) in the work-place and throughout facility spaces.