Speech Language Pathologist

Experienced F/T Speech-Language Pathologists Needed in Chicago, Tinley Park, Machesney Park, and Rockford, Illinois   

Our client, a busy and growing Not-For-Profit Organization with locations in Chicago Near the Loop, Tinley Park, IL, Machesney Park, IL, and Rockford, IL, is looking to hire experienced full-time Speech-Language Pathologists. Experience with special needs and or Autistic individuals would be beneficial.

These are all full-time positions working Monday-Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm).

Job Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to deliver speech/language services as mandated on student IEPs in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education requirements.
• Develop, in collaboration with team members, appropriate IEP goals based on formal and informal assessment results and place them in back of student's main file one week prior to annual review.
• Submit quarterly progress reports to the clinical coordinator in timely manner for distribution to parents/guardians via classroom teacher.
• Update quarterly benchmarks related to IEP goals at designated times.
• Interact with the School Administrator/Program Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator and classroom staff regarding recommendations throughout the school year.
• Participate in all classroom team meetings, clinical meetings, and in-house and outside trainings related to special needs students, particularly those diagnosed with autism.
• Update and provide progress quarterly reports for EDCs and 30-day IEP meetings.
• Participate in all scheduled clinical meetings throughout the school year.
• Assist classrooms during extra-curricular activities and field trips as needed.
• Complete required in-house and district-mandated documentation and/or billing requirements.
• Participate in IEP/FIE meetings as needed throughout the school year.
• Complete and maintain progress/contact notes on the appropriate form and referrals.
• Train staff and students in the use of AAC devices and other communication strategies as needed.
• In collaboration with the classroom teams, arrange for and perform activities, materials, and prompting hierarchies that relate to the IEP goals throughout the school year.
• Establish and maintain a consistent form of communication with the parents/guardians of students.
• Participate in all scheduled medical case reviews on caseload throughout the school year.
• Provide and document direct/consult therapy minutes as required on each student’s IEP.
• Provide support, resources, and recommendations for all classrooms on caseload as needed.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Illinois State License is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• Experience working with special needs individuals is required.
• Experience working with Autistic individuals is preferred.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.