Speech Pathologist

Triad Community Unit School District #2; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Community Unit School District #2 is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide scientifically based speech and language services to students and assist in determining eligibility for special education services.

The role requires an Illinois SLP endorsement, a Professional Educator License, and collaboration with educators, families, and professionals to ensure access to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Illinois School Service Personnel certificate with a speech and language pathologist endorsement.
• License: Professional Educator License.
• Preferred Endorsement: Speech Language Pathologist (Teaching).
• Acceptable Endorsement: Speech Language Pathologist (Non-teaching).

Responsibilities

• Fosters others' awareness of communication disorders and their prevention through in-service training, consultation, and collaboration.
• Administers, scores, analyzes, and interprets results of screening protocols.
• Administers, scores, analyzes, and interprets information from standardized assessment measures.
• Determines eligibility for special education services in the area of speech/language impairment.
• Contributes to the IEP process to ensure due process and access to free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for the student.

Skills

Speech language pathology

ASHA guidelines

Education

Illinois School Service Personnel certificate with SLP endorsement

Job description

JOB POSTING

Triad Community Unit School District #2

ASAP

Henning Elelemtary
Speech Pathologist

License: Professional Educator License

PreferredEndorsement: Speech Language Pathologist (Teaching)
Acceptable Endorsement: Speech Language Pathologist (Non-teaching)

In addition to applying online, please send letters of interest to Linda Kowalski, Director of Special Education, at [e-mail].

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts required student assessments and procedures to assist in determining eligibility for special education services.
• Provides scientifically, research based speech and language services to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Maintains accurate and current student records.
• Complies with applicable local, state and federal policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fosters others\' awareness of communication disorders and their prevention through in-service training, consultation, and collaboration.
• Administers, scores, analyzes, and interprets results of screening protocols.
• Administers, scores, analyzes, and interprets information from standardized assessment measures.
• Determines eligibility for special education services in the area of speech/language impairment.
• Contributes to the IEP process to ensure due process and access to free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for the student.
• Chooses service delivery model(s) that meet the needs of the individual students.
• Makes referrals for other services when necessary.
• Collects and interprets quantitative and qualitative data to measure progress related to the general education curriculum and other needs related to the student\'s disability.
• Develops and implements a daily schedule for service delivery.
• Follows established guidelines when enrolling, maintaining, or dismissing children from services.
• Provides information, counseling, and support to individuals, families, educational teams, and others regarding a student\'s communication disorder.
• Creates successful transitions for students through collaboration and communication with others.
• Demonstrates competence in written and oral communication.
• Completes tasks, responsibilities, and documentation on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Identifies needs and develops a plan for own continuing education as outlined by ASHA continuing education guidelines.
• Provides professional development opportunities for teachers, parents, administrators, and/or community organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Illinois School Service Personnel certificate with a speech and language pathologist endorsement.

Pay Rate: TEA

Letters of interest to Linda Kowalski, Director of Special Education, at [e-mail]

Apply on line at www.tcusd2.org

The Triad School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or military status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap.