Speech Pathologist / Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Illinois Education Job Bank; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to support students' communication development under the guidance of the Director of Student Services. The role involves delivering individual and group speech therapy, collaborating with school staff, and conducting IDEA/504 evaluations with timely reporting.

You will design data-based IEP goals, monitor progress, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Certification as Speech/Language Pathologist (licensure) in Illinois.
• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required or preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Experience in elementary or middle school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group speech therapy; collaborate with building professionals.
• Utilize assessments for IDEA or Section 504 evaluations; prepare reports for meetings.
• Schedule and facilitate Evaluation/Eligibility and IEP meetings for Speech/Language Impairment.
• Identify and implement data-based IEP goals; collect data and submit quarterly updates.
• Maintain confidential records and Medicaid billing logs; provide classroom support tools.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Collaboration with teachers

Data collection and progress

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Illinois Professional Educators License in Speech/Language Pathology

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Screening tools

Medicaid billing

Job description

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Duties

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Speech/Language Pathologist will assist in developing speech, language, and communication skills to facilitate students' personal communication abilities and overall educational development.

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and application of effective best practice speech/language therapy protocols
• Provide individual and group speech therapy services; collaborate with other building professionals to provide group serviceswhen appropriate
• Utilizeassessments to conduct IDEA or Section 504 evaluations for the purpose of evaluating students'speech/language and communucation needs; prepare reports with recommendations in a timely manner;present findings in an understandable way at team and parent meetings
• Schedule, complete thoroughpaperwork for, andfacilitateEvaluation/Eligibility and IEP meetings for students eligible under 'Speech/Language Impairment'
• Identify, create and implement data-based speech and language IEP goals; collect regular data on goal progress; submit quarterly goal updates on time
• Maintain confidential records on the progress of each student on the designated caseload
• Provide resources and supports to teachers and parents; provide teachers with communication support tools and support implementation of alternate communication tools within the classroom
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive speech and language services
• Utilize screening tools to identify students in need of MTSS services; provide services and maintain data-based progress log
• Assist with Preschool Screening
• Maintain accurate service log and regularly submit Medicaid billing
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Principal, or Superintendent.

Qualifications

Certification/License:
- Illiniois Professional Educators Licensein Speech/Languge Pathology
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment.
- Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Experience:
- Successful prior experience in elementary or middle school settings is preferred.

District Name Komarek SD #94 Building Name Komarek Elementary School Address 8940 West 24th St. , IL North Riverside, IL 60546 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook West County Cook (West) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Instructional Grade Level Elementary