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Southland College Prep Charter School

Speech and Language Pathologist

Southland College Prep Charter School, Matteson, Illinois, United States, 60443


Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 12/23/2024

Location: Richton Park

Job Title : Speech Language Pathologist / Part-Time 3 Days a Week

Supervisor : Director of Special Education

Qualifications

Hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Endorsement. Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications. Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment.

Essential Duties

Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulations, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) 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 (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) 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.

Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.

Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and or compliance.

Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.

Seeks appropriate in-service and professional development. Works within the policies and regulations of the Southland College Prep Charter High School; Illinois public acts and regulations as described by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and serviced by the South Cook ISC4; and applicable Federal laws, regulations and guidelines applicable to the education of students.

Job Responsibilities

Makes professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals and best interest of Southland College Prep Charter High School.

Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students.

Responsible for all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies

Ability to read analyze and interpret documents including correspondence in print or electronic formats. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form Ability to write reports as needed. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions is required.

Competitive Salary/ Part-Time 3 Days a Week

SCPHS is an equal opportunity employer.