What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech & Language Pathologist - Part Time position at Hope?
Speech & Language Pathologist - Part Time
Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.
SUMMARY:
The Speech & Language Pathologist plans and delivers speech/language therapy to a caseload of students between Hope Learning Academy, Hope Therapeutic Day Academy, and Hope Vocational Academy in Springfield, IL. This position serves as an active member of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams and will be responsible for planning and implementing speech/language IEP goals. As a collaborative member of the SLP team, the SLP assists and encourages teachers and staff members to incorporate and promote functional communication throughout various daily activities; and provides continuous, consistent services among all programs.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Conduct speech/language therapy sessions either in classroom or out of classroom, individually or in a group as outlined in the students’ IEPs. Write and implement IEP present levels and goal recommendations; present information clearly and effectively in IEP meetings.
- Ensure compliance with all IEP service minutes related to speech/language therapy for students on caseload.
- Order, create, and maintain Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources for student use; assist in training teachers and staff on how to properly use AAC devices in the educational and residential settings.
- Design and create visuals and other assistive items and devices for use in the education and/or residential settings.
- Conduct formal and informal speech/language evaluations as determined necessary by the IEP team.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or applicant in their Clinical Fellowship Year.
- Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License upon hire.
- Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement.
