What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Professional position at Chicago Public Schools?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team at Chicago Public Schools. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play a critical role in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to students with speech and language challenges.
About the Position
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate professional to make a difference in the lives of our students. You will be working closely with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that ensure students meet academic performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic assessments for students needing initial evaluations, re-evaluations, or special evaluations
- Support students with a wide range of speech–language-related issues to meet academic performance standards
- Develop and implement IEPs utilizing an educationally-based model with goals aligned to educational standards
- Participate in required Domain, Problem Solving, FIE, and Annual Review meetings as needed
Requirements
- A graduate degree in communication disorders or speech pathology from an accredited University or College program
- A valid license or credential issued by the state licensing board, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role
- Willingsness to travel to multiple school locations as a citywide speech-language pathologist as needed
