Speech and Language Pathologist
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Healthcare
Speech Pathologist
Position Type: Special Education Teaching & Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted: 9/30/2023
Location: 189 Board of Education Administration Building (High-Needs School)
District: East St Louis School District 189
TITLE: Speech Pathologist CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Curriculum
SALARY: $48,000 - $113,997 WORK YEAR: 180 days
Benefits: 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance; IMRF/TRS retirement; $50,000 life insurance policy; family, spouse, and dependent coverage options.
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee
POSITION TITLESpeech / Language Pathologist
DESCRIPTIONThe job of Speech Language Pathologist is established for the purpose of identifying students with communication disabilities, providing screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention, and follow‑up services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Assesses students’ communication skills to identify communication disorders, determine program eligibility, and develop treatment recommendations.
- Collaborates with various groups and individuals to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students, presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and providing training to parents, students, and staff. Designs interventions and educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Instructs assigned support staff on communicative disorders, assistive device use, feeding techniques, and implementation of prescribed treatment plans.
- Instructs eligible students in using appropriate communication technologies to minimize adverse educational impact, following established guidelines and legal requirements.
- Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech‑Language Pathologist experience and goals to ensure appropriate treatment/intervention plans.
- Maintains files and records to ensure availability of required information for reference or compliance.
- Researches resources and methods to determine appropriate approaches for addressing students’ needs.
- Responds to inquiries, providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Illinois School Board of Education Licensure as a Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist.
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