Speech and Language Pathologist - Long Term Substitute
About The Position
The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) works with students who exhibit communication disorders in the areas of language, articulation, fluency, and voice for students who have been identified as having a speech language deficit. As part of the Americans with Disabilities Act and IDEA, under the District’s obligation of Child Find, may evaluate students for potential disabilities. Knowledge of augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, functional communication strategies, and instructional support to benefit students within a functional life skills curriculum would be beneficial. Knowledge and experience in working with Social Thinking is a must. Speech pathologists collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive environments for all students and strengthen communication skills for school success.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements, required
- License registered with Lake County ROE 34, required
Nice To Haves
- ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence preferred
- Knowledge of augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, functional communication strategies, and instructional support to benefit students within a functional life skills curriculum would be beneficial.
- Knowledge and experience in working with Social Thinking is a must.
Responsibilities
- Review each referral prior to evaluation to make sure the student records are complete, including parent permission
- Evaluate the receptive and expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, pragmatic language skills, and problem-solving skills of referred students
- Collaborate with classroom and special education teachers to support student's school success
- Participate in building evaluation team meetings
- Administer, score, and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on guidelines and the needs of students
- Represent testing and clinical impressions in professionally written reports within deadlines outlined by IDEA legislation
- Determine eligibility of students for speech and language therapy services and develop appropriate support programming to address needs
- Develop and implement appropriate speech and language therapy goals and objectives
- Assess progress at appropriate intervals and adjust support to assure optimum success
- Maintain accurate records of parent and provide contact information
- Maintain appropriate records within state and federal guidelines
- Provide current and ongoing information to Special Education Co-chairs and Director of Student Support Services regarding student needs and state of the communication disorders programming
- Participate in all department meetings and the team meets, as appropriate to address and support a student's speech and language needs
- Articulate support of the district's special education program
- Serve on school committees, as requested and appropriate
- Demonstrate the interests and skills of a life-long learner to maintain and expand professional knowledge, as well as support the needs of the department and students
- Abide by the Code of Ethics of ASHA
- Develop and provide staff development and educational programs, as needed and appropriate to support teachers and student needs
- Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data to examine program effectiveness and develop appropriate instructional strategies.
