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The Illinois Association of School Administrators lists this Speech Pathologist / Kindergarten - 8th Grade opportunity in riverside, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Duties
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Speech/Language Pathologist will assist in developing speech, language, and communication skills to facilitate students' personal communication abilities and overall educational development.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and application of effective best practice speech/language therapy protocols
Provide individual and group speech therapy services; collaborate with other building professionals to provide group serviceswhen appropriate
Utilizeassessments to conduct IDEA or Section 504 evaluations for the purpose of evaluating students'speech/language and communucation needs; prepare reports with recommendations in a timely manner;present findings in an understandable way at team and parent meetings
Schedule, complete thoroughpaperwork for, andfacilitateEvaluation/Eligibility and IEP meetings for students eligible under 'Speech/Language Impairment'
Identify, create and implement data-based speech and language IEP goals; collect regular data on goal progress; submit quarterly goal updates on time
Maintain confidential records on the progress of each student on the designated caseload
Provide resources and supports to teachers and parents; provide teachers with communication support tools and support implementation of alternate communication tools within the classroom
Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive speech and language services
Utilize screening tools to identify students in need of MTSS services; provide services and maintain data-based progress log
Assist with Preschool Screening
Maintain accurate service log and regularly submit Medicaid billing
Other duties as assigned
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Principal, or Superintendent.
Qualifications
Certification/License:
- Illiniois Professional Educators Licensein Speech/Languge Pathology
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to assignment.
- Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
Experience:
- Successful prior experience in elementary or middle school settings is preferred.
District Name Komarek SD #94 Building Name Komarek Elementary School Address 8940 West 24th St. , IL North Riverside, IL 60546 Phone Fax IASA Region Cook West County Cook (West) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Instructional Grade Level Elementary
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Worksite address
riverside, IL, 60546, US
Who can apply
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