Speech Language Pathologist

Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Reports To: Director of Pupil Services

Department: Pupil Services

Classification: 10 month

FLSA Status: Not exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a Speech/Language Pathologist (Teaching or Non-Teaching) Endorsement, PreKindergarten-Age 21
• A completed/submitted online application, resumé, and letters of recommendation as required on the online application
• Ability to work as a team member
• Applicants must hold valid Illinois Professional Educator License or other License as required
• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and one year ISBE approved supervised internship
• The ability to speak a foreign language is preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content and learning standards
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilize instructional management systems that maximize student learning
• Differentiate instruction and monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals
• Plans and supervises assignments for assistants and volunteers
• Promote and maintain positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships
• Meet professional responsibilities as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Continue to seek professional development opportunities as required by the State for license renewal
• Maintain professional work habits
• Communicate effectively within the educational community
• Maintain your Professional Educator License as required by law

EVALUATION:

As per current State Law and the District's current collective bargaining agreement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

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