Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
2/29/2024
Location:
To be determined - East Aurora
Date Available:
08/19/24
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Aurora East SD 131 February 29, 2024
East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2024-2025 school
year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s)
listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.
VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist
BUILDING(S): To be determined
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary as per the Collective Bargaining
Agreement
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Designee
EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
START DATE: August, 2024
JOB ID: 21187
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Applicants must hold a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards. A
Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech/Language Pathologist
(nonteaching) endorsement required. ESL endorsement preferred. Certificate of
Clinical Competence preferred. RtI experience preferred. Knowledge of assistive
technology preferred.
2. Knowledge of Special Education programming, laws, procedures, and paperwork.
3. Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
5. Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
6. Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
7. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
8. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development,
effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and
diagnosis, diagnostic tools and research related to learning.
JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Designs the individualized education plan (IEP) for areas in which an adverse
effect has been identified based on supporting documentation for each assigned
student which education program is consistent with the total educational
philosophy of the district, common core and state and federal law.
2. Implement speech and language services as per the IEP.
3. Engage in problem solving process for articulation students by consulting with
classroom teachers, conducting screenings, recommending intervention, observing
in the classroom and monitoring intervention data.
4. Provide grade level professional development in language acquisition and
developmental milestones utilizing district prepared resources during contractual
hours.
5. Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences appropriate to their skill
levels and developmental needs and adapt curriculum as needed based on the
identified needs of the students.
6. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners in individual or small group
instruction, scheduling to reflect the least restrictive environment.
7. Monitor and oversee services provided by support personnel assigned to
classroom and/or student in classroom.
8. Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
9. Collaborate with general education and special education instructors/other related
services to maintain accurate, complete and correct general education and special
education records as required by law, district policy and administrative
regulations.
10. Act as case manager for students not assigned to a special education teacher.
11. Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
12. Provide explicit directives to interpreters for the purpose of assessments, service
implementation and facilitation of IEP meetings.
13. Submit reports to the appropriate person(s), as required.
14. Complete and submit paperwork and reports in a timely fashion to ensure
compliance to all district, local, state and federal guidelines in the IEP database
according to established district guidelines.
15. Complete and submit Medicaid Service log into the Medicaid billing system
according to established district guidelines.
16. Elementary Speech/Language Pathologists are responsible for adopting IFSPs,
participating in child find activities and implementing services for walk-in
children, whereas, Secondary Speech/Language Pathologists are responsible for
developing and implementing ITPs.
17. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain
confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.
18. Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school
personnel the student's academic, social/emotional progress and accommodations.
19. Participate in program development, and in the selection of materials and
equipment to support and supplement instruction.
20. Direct and supervise students, implement OLWEUS/PBIS and maintain and
document discipline both in and out of the classroom during the assigned
workday.
21. Develop students' critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety
of mass media and literature.
22. Use professional discipline knowledge, pragmatics, semantics and social
communication teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences
that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and
virtual environments.
23. Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practice; follow and implement
all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.
24. Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in the school and professional community.
25. Works cooperatively with all staff to deliver educational services relating to the
instruction of children.
26. Encourage students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
27. Participate in / attend building and district meetings, as required and including
PLC team meetings.
28. Participates in school based problem solving team, in school staffing team, and in
the screening processes of special needs students as needed.
29. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities
provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
30. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction.
31. Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the department as may be
requested by the Student Services/Special Education Administrative Team,
Principal or designee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org. Position(s) will
remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
For more information on this position, please read the full description document.:

• Posting TBD Speech-Language Pathologist #21187.pdf