Speech Language Pathologist

Jacksonville School District ; 117; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville School District #117 seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to support students district-wide. The role involves evaluating students with speech and language impairments, developing IEPs, and collaborating with teachers and families to implement effective services.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in SLP, valid Illinois licensure (Type 10 or 73) and, if applicable, ASHA CCC, and will participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ongoing professional development to enhance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology meeting State of Illinois requirements.
• Valid SLP license in Illinois (Type 10 or 73) and may include ASHA CCC.
• Ability to evaluate students and participate in IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates students with speech and language impairments.
• Participates in eligibility determinations for special education and related services.
• Participates in conferences including IEP meetings and annual reviews.
• Develops and implements IEPs for students eligible for related services in speech and language impairment.
• Provides in-service programs to parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals.
• Completes required documents and reports.
• Participates on child study and teacher assistance teams.
• Facilitates curriculum and instructional modifications.
• Participates in continuing professional education.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Curriculum planning

IEP knowledge

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Public speaking

Problem solving

District policies

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Illinois Standard Special License Type 10 or 73

ASHA CCC

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech/Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 4/9/2025
• Location: District wide
• Closing Date: until filled

Required Qualifications:

The individual employed for this position must hold the proper educational credentials, certifications, and experiences to serve as Speech/Language Pathologist for Jacksonville School District #117 or such alternatives as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. The minimum requirements include the following:

Education & Certification Requirements

• Master's degree in speech and language pathology meeting State of Illinois academic and supervised practicum experience requirements.
• Valid Standard Special License, Type 10 or 73 in Speech and Language Impaired. May also be licensed in accordance with the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, in addition, may hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts to practical solutions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform all duties with the awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Able to regularly sit and occasionally walk and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Able to hear conversations in a quiet and/or noisy environment, and will continually need the ability to differentiate between bells, buzzers, etc.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Identifies and evaluates students with speech and language impairments.
• Participates in the determination of eligibility for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment.
• Participates in teacher and parent conferences, including multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings, and annual reviews.
• Develops and implements IEPs for all students eligible for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment.
• Provides in service programs to parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals.
• Completes required documents and reports.
• Participates on child study and teacher assistance teams.
• Facilitates curriculum and instructional modifications.
• Participates in continuing professional education.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.