Burbank School District #111
Part-Time Speech and Language Pathologist-Liberty JH
Burbank School District #111, Burbank, Illinois, United States, 60459
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-Burbank
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
Individuals serving in this capacity are expected to adhere to the Knowledge and Performance indicators of the adopted Professional Teaching Standards for Burbank School District 111.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerform diagnostic assessments of pupil speech and language development using standardized tests and developmental speech and language inventoriesConfer with parents regarding speech and language status and managementConfer with instructional staff in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disabilitiesProvide individual and group stimulation of speech and language abilities, utilizing behavior modification, oral facilitation, phonemic vocalization, vocabulary development, auditory processing, and receptive/expressive languagePlan, organize, and perform intensive individualized speech and language programs for students experiencing various speech/language disabilitiesMaintain clinical file recordings of speech and language evaluation information, observations, and recommendations for the remediation of speech and language disabilitiesProvide trimester progress reports to parents/guardians based on IEP goalsEvaluate students experiencing speech and language difficulties and report therapy progress to the instructional staff and to parentsShare the Speech/Language Evaluation information with the parents/guardians and classroom teacherWrite up a format Individualized Education Plan for a child who qualifies for speech and/or language servicesMay develop an individualized speech workbook to supplement home training and to facilitate speech and language progressUtilize a variety of instructional aids and equipment in remedying speech and hearing disabilities and may demonstrate uses of the instructional materials and equipment to parents/guardians or staff as necessaryMaintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, emphasizing positive reinforcement and behavior shaping proceduresMaintain an effective therapy environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent therapy sessionsSelect and requisition appropriate instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and learning aidsMay perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including therapy and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultative functionsQUALIFICATIONS
Hold appropriate certification and endorsement(s)
Knowledge of:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disabilitiesDevelopmental, social, and behavioral characteristics of elementary age pupilsSpeech and language remediation goals and objectives, and the trends and research findings of speech and language remediation processesBehavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methodsSocio-economic, cultural, and language differences of the general school populationAbility to:
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct an intensified diagnostic and therapy program for children experiencing speech and language disordersProvide appropriate and effective language and speech therapy experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, and emotional abilities
EVALUATIONPerformance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the approved and adoptedBurbank School District 111 Evaluation Plan.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
Individuals serving in this capacity are expected to adhere to the Knowledge and Performance indicators of the adopted Professional Teaching Standards for Burbank School District 111.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerform diagnostic assessments of pupil speech and language development using standardized tests and developmental speech and language inventoriesConfer with parents regarding speech and language status and managementConfer with instructional staff in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disabilitiesProvide individual and group stimulation of speech and language abilities, utilizing behavior modification, oral facilitation, phonemic vocalization, vocabulary development, auditory processing, and receptive/expressive languagePlan, organize, and perform intensive individualized speech and language programs for students experiencing various speech/language disabilitiesMaintain clinical file recordings of speech and language evaluation information, observations, and recommendations for the remediation of speech and language disabilitiesProvide trimester progress reports to parents/guardians based on IEP goalsEvaluate students experiencing speech and language difficulties and report therapy progress to the instructional staff and to parentsShare the Speech/Language Evaluation information with the parents/guardians and classroom teacherWrite up a format Individualized Education Plan for a child who qualifies for speech and/or language servicesMay develop an individualized speech workbook to supplement home training and to facilitate speech and language progressUtilize a variety of instructional aids and equipment in remedying speech and hearing disabilities and may demonstrate uses of the instructional materials and equipment to parents/guardians or staff as necessaryMaintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, emphasizing positive reinforcement and behavior shaping proceduresMaintain an effective therapy environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent therapy sessionsSelect and requisition appropriate instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and learning aidsMay perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including therapy and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultative functionsQUALIFICATIONS
Hold appropriate certification and endorsement(s)
Knowledge of:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disabilitiesDevelopmental, social, and behavioral characteristics of elementary age pupilsSpeech and language remediation goals and objectives, and the trends and research findings of speech and language remediation processesBehavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methodsSocio-economic, cultural, and language differences of the general school populationAbility to:
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct an intensified diagnostic and therapy program for children experiencing speech and language disordersProvide appropriate and effective language and speech therapy experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, and emotional abilities
EVALUATIONPerformance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the approved and adoptedBurbank School District 111 Evaluation Plan.