Urbana School District 116

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Yankee Ridge Elementary

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent for Special Services

JOB SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech and language therapy to students and/or consultation to IEP team members. The SLP works with those children who exhibit deviations in the speech and/or language processes which are outside of the range of the acceptable variation within a given environment and which has 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 in for students in kindergarten, new students to the district (as needed), children seen in therapy from 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

• 2 years school-based experience 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 Building Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

START DATE: August 2022

NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: May 2015