Speech-Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
4/18/2024

Location:
Glacier Ridge Elementary School

Date Available:
24/25 SY

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist, beginning the 2024-2025 school year. The Speech-Language Pathologist will support school teams by providing specialized knowledge and skills in the area of communication development and difficulties and how these impact curriculum and social outcomes for students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have knowledge of current speech/language pathology approaches and practices
• Have the ability to plan program goals and designated outcomes for students
• Have the ability to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in communication and language development
• Have the ability to assess communication and language learning outcomes achieved by students using a variety of assessment procedures (i.e., formal and informal testing, observation, ongoing monitoring of performance)
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and the community and outside agencies to better meet the needs of students
• Possess the ability to address the learning styles of students
• Possess the ability to work as a contributing team member
• Possess the ability to assist with curriculum adaptations to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Possess the ability to effectively contribute to an individual program plan for students with special needs

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Speech Language Pathologist Endorsement
• Comprehensive understanding of school based Speech/Language therapy
• Strong understanding of data collection/monitoring of student progress
• Public or private school experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience serving young children
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team
• The ability to evaluate and assess students
• Utilize appropriate assessment tools and techniques
• Prepare initial evaluation and progress reports as required
• Design and implement treatment plans, goals and clinical interventions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to communicate effectively
• Exhibit outstanding levels of flexibility, creativity, organizational skills, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, confidentiality, organization and cooperativeness
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
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