Speech Language Pathologist
Duties
- Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education services.
- Evaluate and diagnose speech and language disorders in students.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review the Individual Education Plan (IEP) of each student on the caseload, at least annually.
- Work with parents in all aspects of their child's education program and facilitate improved communication skills.
- Collect and maintain accurate and descriptive records on all students on the SLP's caseload.
- Provide appropriate speech-language screenings and diagnostic services.
- Collaborate with general education and/or special education educators on an on-going basis.
- Refer students to other specialists as needed.
- Assure all procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents.
- Provide effective therapeutic service according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models.
- Administer, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress toward mastery of established goals and objectives specified in the IEP.
- Provide information concerning the nature, purpose and outcome of speech/language therapy services to students, parents and professionals.
- Consult with classroom educators, as requested and appropriate, concerning the educational needs of students.
- Participate in school staffings and screening processes, as appropriate.
- Participate in professional growth activities through participating in educational meetings, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with district staff.
- Ensure that each student on the caseload has necessary evaluation records in his/her temporary file.
- Complete quarterly progress reports on each student on the caseload.
- Supply progress reports to school personnel and to parents as necessary and requested.
- Complete appropriate reports for local, state, federal and educational agencies.
- Adhere to school district policy, administrative procedure, local board policy and state and federal rules and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language PathologyValid
- Illinois State Board of Education certificate
- Valid Illinois license issued by Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation
- Experience in public school setting
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)
Job Posting Date
5/12/2026
Start Date
N/A