Speech Language Pathologist

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:  Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION:  Leal Elementary

SUPERVISOR:  Assistant Superintendent for Special Services

JOB SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech and language therapy to students and/or consultation with IEP team members.  The SLP works with those children who exhibit deviations in the speech and/or language processes that are outside of the range of the acceptable variation within a given environment and which have an adverse educational effect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Conduct a screening program in the fall of each year for students in kindergarten, new students to the district (as needed), children seen in therapy from the previous school year, and referrals
• Provide further evaluation and diagnosis for those children identified in the screening process as needing further attention
• Develop a schedule for speech and language therapy to serve children who have problems in the following areas:  Articulation, Voice, Fluency, Expressive and Receptive Language (form, content, and use), Syntax, Hearing, and Pragmatics
• Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as a multidisciplinary team member
• Provide progress reports on a regular basis to the child’s parents/guardian and classroom teachers
• Consult with educators, parents/guardians, and support staff regarding speech/language concerns
• Provide in-service training when requested concerning material, methods, and techniques used to help the students with speech/language needs
• Maintain an accurate system of records as they relate to the speech/language services
• Provide case management services for students with primary speech/language disabilities
• Assist in the requisition of appropriate materials to be used with students with identified speech/language needs
• Make appropriate referrals to community agencies, as necessary
• Participate in the Medicaid reimbursement program by submitting data to the system in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned by administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of school-based experience is preferred
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly organized
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Creative
• Excellent problem solver

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:  Licensed by the ISBE and IDFPR as a Speech Language Pathologist

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 185-day contract (teacher’s schedule), UEA member. Salary is based on a step placement, which is determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract.

EVALUATION: To be completed by the Building Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

START DATE:  8/13/24

NOTE: This is an exempt position within the collective bargaining unit. It is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:  May 2015