Urbana School District 116
Speech Language Pathologist
Urbana School District 116, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Urbana School District #116
TITLE:
Speech Language Pathologist
LOCATION:
Leal Elementary
SUPERVISOR:
Assistant Superintendent for Special Services
JOB SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech and language therapy to students and/or consultation with IEP team members. The SLP works with those children who exhibit deviations in the speech and/or language processes that are outside of the range of the acceptable variation within a given environment and which have an adverse educational effect.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:Conduct a screening program in the fall of each year for students in kindergarten, new students to the district (as needed), children seen in therapy from the previous school year, and referralsProvide further evaluation and diagnosis for those children identified in the screening process as needing further attentionDevelop a schedule for speech and language therapy to serve children who have problems in the following areas: Articulation, Voice, Fluency, Expressive and Receptive Language (form, content, and use), Syntax, Hearing, and PragmaticsParticipate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as a multidisciplinary team memberProvide progress reports on a regular basis to the child's parents/guardian and classroom teachersConsult with educators, parents/guardians, and support staff regarding speech/language concernsProvide in-service training when requested concerning material, methods, and techniques used to help the students with speech/language needsMaintain an accurate system of records as they relate to the speech/language servicesProvide case management services for students with primary speech/language disabilitiesAssist in the requisition of appropriate materials to be used with students with identified speech/language needsMake appropriate referrals to community agencies, as necessaryParticipate in the Medicaid reimbursement program by submitting data to the system in a timely mannerAll other duties as assigned by administrationQUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Speech/Language PathologyEXPERIENCE
Two years of school-based experience is preferredCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferredOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Highly organizedExcellent communication and collaboration skillsCreativeExcellent problem solver
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:
Licensed by the ISBE and IDFPR as a Speech Language Pathologist
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
185-day contract (teacher's schedule), UEA member. Salary is based on a step placement, which is determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract.
EVALUATION:
To be completed by the Building Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
START DATE:
8/13/24
NOTE:
This is an exempt position within the collective bargaining unit. It is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:
May 2015
TITLE:
Speech Language Pathologist
LOCATION:
Leal Elementary
SUPERVISOR:
Assistant Superintendent for Special Services
JOB SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech and language therapy to students and/or consultation with IEP team members. The SLP works with those children who exhibit deviations in the speech and/or language processes that are outside of the range of the acceptable variation within a given environment and which have an adverse educational effect.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:Conduct a screening program in the fall of each year for students in kindergarten, new students to the district (as needed), children seen in therapy from the previous school year, and referralsProvide further evaluation and diagnosis for those children identified in the screening process as needing further attentionDevelop a schedule for speech and language therapy to serve children who have problems in the following areas: Articulation, Voice, Fluency, Expressive and Receptive Language (form, content, and use), Syntax, Hearing, and PragmaticsParticipate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as a multidisciplinary team memberProvide progress reports on a regular basis to the child's parents/guardian and classroom teachersConsult with educators, parents/guardians, and support staff regarding speech/language concernsProvide in-service training when requested concerning material, methods, and techniques used to help the students with speech/language needsMaintain an accurate system of records as they relate to the speech/language servicesProvide case management services for students with primary speech/language disabilitiesAssist in the requisition of appropriate materials to be used with students with identified speech/language needsMake appropriate referrals to community agencies, as necessaryParticipate in the Medicaid reimbursement program by submitting data to the system in a timely mannerAll other duties as assigned by administrationQUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Speech/Language PathologyEXPERIENCE
Two years of school-based experience is preferredCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferredOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Highly organizedExcellent communication and collaboration skillsCreativeExcellent problem solver
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:
Licensed by the ISBE and IDFPR as a Speech Language Pathologist
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
185-day contract (teacher's schedule), UEA member. Salary is based on a step placement, which is determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract.
EVALUATION:
To be completed by the Building Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
START DATE:
8/13/24
NOTE:
This is an exempt position within the collective bargaining unit. It is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:
May 2015