Speech/Language Pathologist, Unterseen

Speech/Language Pathologist

District Wide

Qualifications

Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech&Language Pathologist endorsement

Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation License– Speech&Language Pathologist

Vision The speech and language therapist applies professional understanding of child development, learning, instruction, language therapy, interventions, and special education law and regulation to support the students of District 108. The speech and language therapist uses professional knowledge, evaluation and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student’s ability to derive benefit from the district’s educational program. He or she consults with administrators and teachers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for special education students and at times for students in the general population.

Job Goals

All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test

All students identified for speech and language services meet IEP goals

Families, teachers, and administrators will be informed and supported to enhance student success

Responsibilities Planning and Preparation

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the speech and language therapy

Establish goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and students served

Demonstrate knowledge of district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines

Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district

Plan the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students

Develop a plan to evaluate the therapy program

Establish rapport with students

Establish and maintain procedures for referrals

Establish standards of conduct in the treatment center

Organize physical space for testing of students and providing therapy

Delivery of Service

Respond to referrals and evaluate student needs

Develop and implement treatment plans to maximize students’ success

Communicate with families

Collect information and write reports

Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

Reflect on practice

Collaborate with other therapists, teachers and administrators

Participate in the professional community by providing in‑service when appropriate

Engage in professional development

Show professionalism, including integrity, advocacy and maintaining confidentiality

Terms of Employment 180‑day bargaining unit position; per diem or stipend summer work possible. Benefits commensurate with contract.

Application Procedure

Letter of Interest

Resume

Copy of Professional Educator License with Speech&Language Pathologist endorsement (from ELIS)

Copies of transcripts

Three (3) signed letters of recommendation

Documents should be uploaded to the online application. If unable to upload, send required documents via email (), fax or mail.

Fax: 309‑477‑4701 Mailing address: Director of Human Resources Attention: Application Process 501 Washington Street

For direct questions, please contact: Julie Draher (Phone: 309‑477‑4740 or Email: ).

Do not send application materials to individual schools.

Selection Procedure Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the school site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is confirmed.

District 108 is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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