Hybrid Speech Language Pathologist | Hope Learning Academy

Hope•Springfield, IL

2d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist plans and delivers speech/language therapy to a caseload of students at Hope Learning Academy, Hope Therapeutic Day Academy, and Hope Vocational Academy in Springfield, Illinois. The position serves as an active member of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams and plans and implements speech/language IEP goals. As a collaborative member of the SLP team, the SLP supports teachers and staff in incorporating and promoting functional communication throughout daily activities and provides consistent services across programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence, or applicant status in a Clinical Fellowship Year.
Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License upon hire.
Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual or group speech/language therapy sessions in or outside the classroom, as outlined in students’ IEPs.
Write and implement IEP present levels and goal recommendations, and present information clearly and effectively at IEP meetings.
Ensure compliance with all IEP service minutes for speech/language therapy for students on the caseload.
Order, create, and maintain Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources for student use.
Help train teachers and staff to use AAC devices properly in educational and residential settings.
Design and create visuals and other assistive items and devices for educational and residential settings.
Conduct formal and informal speech/language evaluations as determined necessary by the IEP team.
Assist and encourage teachers and staff to incorporate and promote functional communication throughout daily activities.
Provide consistent speech/language services among all programs.