Speech and Language Pathologist-Burbank

TrulyHired; Burbank (IL); On-site; USD 46,035 - 56,266; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Medical/Dental Insurance

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the Burbank School District 111 in Burbank, IL. The role supports students with speech and language disabilities in a school setting.

The position involves diagnostic assessments, IEP-driven therapy, progress reporting to families and staff, and collaboration with teachers to implement remediation strategies.

Qualifications

• Certification and licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Knowledge of diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disabilities.
• Understanding of diverse student backgrounds and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic assessments using standardized tests and inventories.
• Confer with parents regarding speech and language status and management.
• Collaborate with instructional staff on assessment and remediation.
• Provide individual and group speech therapy to students.
• Develop and implement intensive individualized therapy programs.
• Maintain clinical records and report progress to parents and staff.
• Prepare trimester progress reports aligned with IEP goals.
• Write Individualized Education Plans for eligible students.
• Utilize instructional aids and materials to remediate speech/hearing issues.
• Create a positive therapy environment and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

IEP collaboration

Assessment & Testing

Behavior management

Developmental language disorders

Education

SLP licensure/certification

Job description

Job Description

2026/27 School Year

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-Burbank

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS

Individuals serving in this capacity are expected to adhere to the Knowledge and Performance indicators of the adopted Professional Teaching Standards for Burbank School District 111.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Perform diagnostic assessments of pupil speech and language development using standardized tests and developmental speech and language inventories
  
• Confer with parents regarding speech and language status and management
  
• Confer with instructional staff in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disabilities
  
• Provide individual and group stimulation of speech and language abilities, utilizing behavior modification, oral facilitation, phonemic vocalization, vocabulary development, auditory processing, and receptive/expressive language
  
• Plan, organize, and perform intensive individualized speech and language programs for students experiencing various speech/language disabilities
  
• Maintain clinical file recordings of speech and language evaluation information, observations, and recommendations for the remediation of speech and language disabilities
  
• Provide trimester progress reports to parents/guardians based on IEP goals
  
• Evaluate students experiencing speech and language difficulties and report therapy progress to the instructional staff and to parents
  
• Share the Speech/Language Evaluation information with the parents/guardians and classroom teacher
  
• Write up a format Individualized Education Plan for a child who qualifies for speech and/or language services
  
• May develop an individualized speech workbook to supplement home training and to facilitate speech and language progress
  
• Utilize a variety of instructional aids and equipment in remedying speech and hearing disabilities and may demonstrate uses of the instructional materials and equipment to parents/guardians or staff as necessary
  
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, emphasizing positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures
  
• Maintain an effective therapy environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent therapy sessions
  
• Select and requisition appropriate instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and learning aids
  
• May perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including therapy and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultative functions

QUALIFICATIONS

Hold appropriate certification and endorsement(s)

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disabilities
• Developmental, social, and behavioral characteristics of elementary age pupils
• Speech and language remediation goals and objectives, and the trends and research findings of speech and language remediation processes
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methods
• Socio-economic, cultural, and language differences of the general school population

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct an intensified diagnostic and therapy program for children experiencing speech and language disorders
• Provide appropriate and effective language and speech therapy experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, and emotional abilities

EVALUATION

Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the approved and adopted Burbank School District 111 Evaluation Plan.

• Starting Salary Minimum $51,151
• PTO/Medical/Dental Insurance

• Deadline until filled