What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Urbana School District #116?
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