25-26 Speech/Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
1/8/2025

Location:
District-wide

Date Available:
August 2025 Description:
The job of Speech Language Pathologist was established for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success.

This job reports to the Principal.

Essential Functions

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, 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 (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, support staff, team members, other professionals, etc.) 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, problem solving meetings, 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.

• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices, and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.

• Instructs 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.

• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.

• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, required documentation, 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.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

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

• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.

• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.

• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Qualifications:
1. The speech/language pathologist should have a minimum of a Master's degree in speech/language pathology. 2. The speech/language pathologist should demonstrate the ability to provide speech/language therapy and manage related activities. Must possess speech language pathologist license issued by Illinois State Board of Education.

Application Procedure:
Online application

Salary and Benefits:
Per the KEA Union Contract