Speech and Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech Pathologist: CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA: Exempt: DEPARTMENT: Curriculum
SALARY: $48,000 - $113,997: WORK YEAR: 180 days
Benefits: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, vision, and dental insurance, IMRF/TRS retirement,
$ 50,000 life insurance policy, and family, spouse, and dependent coverage options.

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee
POSITION TITLE: SPEECH / LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DESCRIPTION:
The job of Speech Language Pathologist was established for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities. Providing screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow up services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff; develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate
• Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Requirements:
Illinois School Board of Education Licensure as a Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist