SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUBSTITUTE
3 weeks ago
Department: Special Education
Building: Highland Park High School
Reports To: Principal, Special Education Department Chair, Special Education Coordinator
Anticipated Assignment Dates: 5/1/24 through 5/31/24
Daily Pay Rate: $280.00
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SUMMARY:
The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) works with students who exhibit communication disorders in the areas of language, articulation, fluency, and voice that adversely affect. Students with significant speech and language delays would be a potential focus. Knowledge of augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, functional communication strategies, and instructional support to benefit students within a functional life skills curriculum would be beneficial. Knowledge and experience in working with Social Thinking is a must. Speech pathologists collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive environments for all students and strengthen communication skills for school success.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise classroom, students, and interns - on an as-needed basis.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Minimum of:
* Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
* Illinois State Licensure
* ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence preferred
* ISBE certification, optional
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
The Speech and Language Pathologist will adhere to Board policies and district procedures, and demonstrate the characteristics of an effective District 113 educator. A Speech and Language Pathologist may work with students individually and in groups.
In addition, the Speech and Language Pathologist may provide the following services.
* Review each referral prior to evaluation to make sure the student records are complete, including parent permission;
* Evaluate the receptive and expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, pragmatic language skills, and problem-solving skills of referred students;
* Collaborate with classroom and special education teachers to support student's school success;
* Participate in building evaluation team meetings;
* Administer, score, and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on guidelines and the needs of students;
* Represent testing and clinical impressions in professionally written reports within deadlines outlined by IDEA legislation;
* Determine eligibility of students for speech and language therapy services and develop appropriate support programming to address needs;
* Develop and implement appropriate speech and language therapy goals and objectives;
* Assess progress at appropriate intervals and adjust support to assure optimum success;
* Maintain accurate records of parent and provide contact information;
* Maintain appropriate records within state and federal guidelines;
* Provide current and ongoing information to Special Education Co-chairs and Director of Student Support Services regarding student needs and state of the communication disorders programming;
* Participate in all department meetings and the team meets, as appropriate to address and support a student's speech and language needs;
* Articulate support of the district's special education program;
* Serve on school committees, as requested and appropriate;
* Demonstrate the interests and skills of a life-long learner to maintain and expand professional knowledge, as well as support the needs of the department and students;
* Abide by the Code of Ethics of ASHA;
* Develop and provide staff development and educational programs, as needed and appropriate to support teachers and student needs;
* Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data to examine program effectiveness and develop appropriate instructional strategies.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
* Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
* Possess analytical and problem-solving skills appropriate for the position.
* Interact with students and adults in a positive manner.
* Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
* Possess a working knowledge of the federal and state special education regulations.
* Understand and maintain confidentiality, as it applies to staff, students, families, and records.
* Set goals and develop a plan to achieve them.
* Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a diverse school and community population.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
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