Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Certified Non-Teaching

Location:

Woodland Elementary School

Date Available:

August 17, 2026 plus six days of New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026

Description:

Conduct evaluations, eligibility and IEP meetings and provide direct therapy services to children, to include RtI support. Skills for evaluation/direct service to children with only speech delays as well as other students in special education. Must have good communication and writing skills.

Qualifications:

• License:
  Required Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech Language Pathology endorsement - registered in Lake County
• Education:
  
  Required - Master's Degree in Speech / Language Pathology

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Screen all students referred by teacher and/or parents/guardians, including preschool children
• Utilize appropriate diagnostic procedures to complete a speech/language evaluation on those students identified during the screening process
• Establish type and severity of speech/language disorder in the areas of receptive and expressive language, articulation, auditory skills, oral motor functioning, voice, fluency, work retrieval and pragmatics
• Interpret the results of each evaluation and enroll students whose speech and language interfere with their ability to learn within the school setting
• Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and update the child's progress on the IEP as indicated by IDEA and State regulations
• Schedule students for remediation on an individual or group basis according to their needs
• Monitors progress of students on a regular basis
• Utilize appropriate exit criteria to make recommendations as part of the educational team regarding student dismissal from formal speech and language service
• Serve as a communication consultant and resource person to classroom teachers, school personnel and parents/guardians
• Conduct classroom language groups with classroom teacher as an active participant
• Maintain open communications with parents/guardians of speech-language students
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and the annual review process
• Participate in Problem Solving/Intervention Team meetings as needed
• Provide supplemental services for Tier 2 & 3 interventions as appropriate with his/her workload
• Maintain all records and implement all procedures in accordance with Illinois and I.D.E.A. Rules and Regulations
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal, Special Education Supervisor, and/or in consultation with the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Planning and Preparation
• Classroom Environment
• Instruction
• Professional Responsibility
• Technical:
  Must be able to utilized a white board/smart board, iPads with various apps, online assessment tools, Microsoft Office and Google programs, and district email/voicemail systems.
• Interpersonal:
  Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

District

Core Competencies:

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
• Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
• Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
• Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
• Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
• Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
• Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity:
  Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring…