School Speech Language Pathologist

DeKalb CUSD 428

Job Description

Position Title:

Speech and Language Pathologist

Department:

Student Services

Supervisor:

Director of Student Services

Calendar:

180 Days

FLSA Status:

Exempt.

Affiliation:

DCTA

Date:

January 28th, 2024

Objective

The goal of the Licensed School Speech and Language Pathologist, is to work collaboratively with educators, parents, and other professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders among students, as it relates to academic instruction or functional performance. Your expertise will contribute to fostering a positive learning environment where all students can thrive academically and socially.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensures that all actions are compliant with established Board policies as well as the mission, vision and values defined by the district and Board of Education.
• Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Screen students who may be at risk for speech or language difficulties
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders among students.
• Administer standardized tests and informal assessments to evaluate communication skills, language development, articulation, fluency, and voice quality.
• Analyze assessment results to determine the nature and severity of speech and language disorders.
• Consult with classroom and special education teachers, administrators, related service clinicians, other district staff and parents
• Provide direct therapy as well as consultative services
• Complete paperwork in accordance with Special Education Requirements and student IEPs
• Keep parents informed of student progress
• Act as special education case manager for students receiving speech-only services
• Attend and participate in intervention team meetings, such as individual problem solving meetings or behavior intervention plan meetings
• Attend and come prepared to propose assessments during special education referral and reevaluation domain meetings
• Complete Medicaid billing and service logging
• Maintain accurate records for daily lessons, therapy, progress monitoring, evaluation, IEPs and requisite special education paperwork
• Attend parent-teacher conferences as needed
• Provide Response to Intervention (RtI) services as part of a MTSS framework to students who may benefit from short-term intervention strategies.
• Assist in the determination of need for assistive technology and/ or augmentative communication systems for students identified with severe- profound disorders.
• Provide direct services with assistive technology and/ or augmentative communication systems for students identified with severe- profound disorders.
• Partner with case managers and other IEP team members to support language-based tasks through the use of visual schedules and other visual supports such as CORE boards, etc.
• Provide screening and consultation at pre-school screenings
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
• Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
• Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies
• Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and trends in the field of speech-language pathology.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, conferences, and continuing education activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including special education staff, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, to support holistic student development and success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• License from the Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulations
• Illinois State Board of Education Type 10 certificate, Type 73 certificate, or Type 03 and 09 certificate with endorsement
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence/ Speech- Language or intent to begin Clinical Fellowship year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with school-aged children in educational settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive assessments and interpreting evaluation results.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing the practice of speech-language pathology in educational settings.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position TRS Eligible

Yes

Work Environment

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Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,966.00 - $78,810.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,966 - $78,810