Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

3/30/2026

Location:

Woodland Elementary School

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

05/30/2026

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Position Title:

Speech and Language Pathologist

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

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:

1. License:

A. Required Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech Language Pathology endorsement - registered in Lake County

2.

Education:

A. 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. These services may take the form of conferences, classroom demonstrations or other consultation models/activities

* May 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 Responsible for demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.

* Classroom Environment Responsible for creating an environment of respect and establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages student's behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.

* Instruction Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

* Professional Responsibility Reflects…