Speech-Language Pathologist - Location TBD

2025-2026 SY

TRI-COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION JOINT AGREEMENT

Job Description

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications

• PEL School Service Personnel Endorsed in Speech-Language Pathology (PreK-21)
• Active and Valid IDFPR Speech-Language Pathologist Professional License
  
  

REPORTS TO: Assigned Technical Assistant Supervisor for designated programs

Lead SLP for Technical Assistance

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: In accordance with

Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA 2001 and

Guidelines for the Roles and Responsibilities of the School Based SLP, ASHA 1999.

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations with recommendations for
  
  

amounts and type of intervention needed.

• Provision of speech-language therapy as indicated, to populations including but not
  
  

limited to: Developmental Delay, Cognitive Disability, Multiple Disabilities,

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Disability, for students age 3-21 years.

• Provide itinerant speech-language therapy for children not enrolled in center-based
  
  

programs as necessary.

• Participation in educational staffings or team meetings as appropriate.
• Responsible for developing speech-language stimulation programs for use in the
  
  

classroom and/or home.

• Responsible for training for classroom teachers, program aides and parents in the
  
  

implementation of speech-language intervention.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate and current documentation
  
  

for all students receiving speech-language services (diagnostic reports, progress

reports, therapy and billing logs)

• Participate in preschool developmental screenings and all other child-find activities.
• Other professional duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Integration of Technology into Practice
• Demonstrate continual growth in technology and skills to stay abreast of current
  
  

and emerging technologies.

• Plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by
  
  

available software and technology to promote communication development.

• Implement methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student
  
  

learning in the area of communication (Augmentative and Alternative

Communication systems/devices).

• Apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation
  
  

strategies, including evidence-based practice.

• Use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practices including
  
  

word processing, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications and print/graphic

utilities, class attendance(Lighthouse), Individual Education Plan (IEP)

programs.

• Obtain required continuing education units/hours for the purpose of :
  
  

ISBE certification/IDPR licensure renewal and to ensure growth and development

of current best practices in the field of speech-language pathology.

Pay and Benefits in accordance to the collective bargaining agreement.