Speech Language Pathologist

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

21h

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech and language therapy to students and/or consultation with IEP team members. The SLP works with those children who exhibit deviations in the speech and/or language processes that are outside of the range of the acceptable variation within a given environment and which have an adverse educational effect.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
Licensed by the ISBE and IDFPR as a Speech Language Pathologist
Highly organized
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Creative
Excellent problem solver

Nice To Haves

Two years of school-based experience is preferred
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct a screening program in the fall of each year for students in kindergarten, new students to the district (as needed), children seen in therapy from the previous school year, and referrals
Provide further evaluation and diagnosis for those children identified in the screening process as needing further attention
Develop a schedule for speech and language therapy to serve children who have problems in the following areas: Articulation, Voice, Fluency, Expressive and Receptive Language (form, content, and use), Syntax, Hearing, and Pragmatics
Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as a multidisciplinary team member
Provide progress reports on a regular basis to the child’s parents/guardian and classroom teachers
Consult with educators, parents/guardians, and support staff regarding speech/language concerns
Provide in-service training when requested concerning material, methods, and techniques used to help the students with speech/language needs
Maintain an accurate system of records as they relate to the speech/language services
Provide case management services for students with primary speech/language disabilities
Assist in the requisition of appropriate materials to be used with students with identified speech/language needs
Make appropriate referrals to community agencies, as necessary
Participate in the Medicaid reimbursement program by submitting data to the system in a timely manner
All other duties as assigned by administration