School Speech and Language Pathologist (1.0 FTE): (.4) Sleepy Hollow Elementary School and (.6) Westfield Community School

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Company: Community Unit School District 300

Location: Algonquin, IL 60102

Description:

Position Type:
Special Education Related Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
6/10/2024

Location:
Westfield Community School

Date Available:
August 2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
2024-2025 School Year
Full Time (1.0 FTE)
School Speech and Language Pathologist (1.0 FTE): (.4) Sleepy Hollow Elementary School and (.6) Westfield Community School

Description:
Full-time school speech-language pathologist to help with compliance, IEP needs and groups in the building.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Pick up district issued computer in August 2024.
  • Attend Induction Academy I for teachers new to D300 August 2024.
  • Identify and provide appropriate services for children with communication disorders in the following areas:
    • Phonological/articulation disorders
    • Stuttering/dysfluency
    • Voice disorders
    • Language disorders
    • Speech-language disorders resulting from hearing impairment
    • Speech-language disorders resulting from organic anomalies
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on appropriate committees.
  • Screen kindergarten children, students new to the State of Illinois, and referred students, to identify those who need further diagnostic testing.
  • Conduct speech and language case study evaluations.
  • Interpret test findings and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
  • Conduct conferences with parents as required by law.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary conferences for referred students.
  • Refer students as needed for appropriate services and follow-up on said referrals.
  • Make classroom observations as appropriate.
  • Consult with other school speech-language pathologists regarding incoming cases or students having previously been service by said speech-language pathologists.
  • Assist teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech-language impairments.
  • Participate in District department meetings of speech-language pathologists for the purpose of coordinating and improving the program and services to students.
  • Develop Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student placed in speech-language therapy.
  • Maintain accurate records regarding student contact.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Illinois licensure with Speech and Language Pathologist endorsement(s) required.

Application Procedures:
Apply online.

Attachment(s):
  • LEAD Salary Schedule 24.25SY.pdf

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