Duties
SUMMARY: Speech Pathologists provide diagnostic services for students referred through the IDEA referral process. They provide direct and consultative services to students identified with speech-language impairments. SLPs ensure that students with speech and language disabilities have equal access to the general education curriculum and that these students can benefit from the general curriculum through the special education services they provide.
Areas Of Responsibility:
- Provide direct speech and language therapy services to eligible students in individual or group settings;
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate students' speech and language abilities;
- Develop and implement IEPs utilizing an educationally-based model with goals aligned to educational standards;
- Participate in required Domain, Problem Solving, Eligibility and Annual Review meetings;
- Provide interpretation of test results including evaluations from outside agencies;
- Select augmentative or alternative communication methods, including automated devices and sign and teach their use to students and families. Program and utilize augmentative/alternative communication systems;
- Complete compliance activities such as turning in weekly schedule to the building administrator, daily progress notes, weekly documentation of all services delivered, quarterly report of student achievement (IEP report cards), and monthly caseload statistics;
- Provide staff education training to school staff and parents;
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs;
- Demonstrate ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality;
- Provide assistance to member districts’ SLPs:
- Assist in completing SGD/AAC evaluations, trials, and writing reports.
- Assist SLPs in receiving devices to trial during the evaluation.
- Participate in IEP meetings to begin trials and discuss SGD/AAC report findings.
- Train SLPs, teachers, and aids on how to use device.
- Other duties as assigned by Director/designee.
The Speech & Language Pathologist must have a valid driver's license and the ability to use their vehicle during work hours.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume and credentials to Andrea Mastrantuono at andream@perandoe.org or mail to 1525 Locust St., Red Bud, IL 62278