Speech Language Pathologist

The Connect Academy•Carol Stream, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 26-27 School Year with a start date of August 10th. The Connect Academy is an organization with multiple campuses, including Connect Academy Carol Stream (PreK-8 for students with challenging behaviors), a High School campus in Addison, and a Lombard location (PreK-3 for nonverbal/minimally verbal students with autism as a bridge to public elementary school). ReConnect serves general education students as an alternative setting. All campuses provide comprehensive therapeutic services to address social-emotional and functional needs, supporting access to learning in addition to standards-based academics. The mission of the program is to provide students with social/emotional/behavioral issues a state-of-the-art therapeutic day program, offering high-quality education in academic and social/emotional realms through hands-on instructional experiences and a therapeutic approach in art, music, and movement. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats students with speech, language, and communication challenges, often in conjunction with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. They develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each student's IEP, deliver direct and consultative services, and collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support communication goals across settings. By integrating therapeutic strategies into the school day, the speech-language pathologist helps students improve functional communication skills, enhance social interactions, and access the academic curriculum more effectively in a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

Requirements

Illinois State Board of Education Speech and Language Pathologist OR Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Speech and Language Pathologist License (Required)
Background Check
Physical Exam

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language and voice abilities of students.
Use standardized tests, observations, interviews, and other assessment tools to identify communication disorders.
Analyze assessment results to make accurate diagnoses and determine appropriate treatment strategies.
Interpret assessment findings to provide a formal diagnosis of communication disorders.
Communicate the diagnosis to students and their families, explaining the nature of the disorder, prognosis, and potential treatment options.
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient.
Collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to set achievable therapy goals.
Provide speech, language and voice therapy sessions based on evidence-based practices.
Utilize various therapeutic techniques, exercises, and activities to improve communication skills.
Work with patients to improve speech articulation, language comprehension and expression, voice quality, fluency, and social communication.
Create student materials that support student growth and success, such as visuals, social stories, etc.
Maintain accurate and organized records of student evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and other relevant documentation.
Regularly update student records to track progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
Log time servicing students in digital service log format.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Provide recommendations and training to teachers, parents, and caregivers to support the student's communication development outside of therapy sessions.
Stay informed about advancements in the field through continuous learning and professional development.
Participate in research projects or contribute to the development of new treatment techniques and strategies.
Adhere to ethical and legal guidelines related to patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional conduct.
Other duties as assigned.