Title: Speech and Language Pathologist - Long Term Sub
Department: Special Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Special Education Department Chair
Supervises: Supervise classroom, students, and teacher aides.
Location: Highland Park High School
Assignment: Tentatively April 20 - May 29 and August 12 - September 24
Pay Rate: $280/day

Summary:

The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) works with students who exhibit communication disorders in the areas of language, articulation, fluency, and voice for students who have been identified as having a speech language deficit. As part of the Americans with Disabilities Act and IDEA, under the District’s obligation of Child Find, may evaluate students for potential disabilities. Knowledge of augmentative communication devices, assistive technology, functional communication strategies, and instructional support to benefit students within a functional life skills curriculum would be beneficial. Knowledge and experience in working with Social Thinking is a must. Speech pathologists collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive environments for all students and strengthen communication skills for school success.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements, required
ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence preferred
License registered with Lake County ROE 34, required

Essential Functions:

The Speech and Language Pathologist will adhere to Board policies and district procedures, and demonstrate the characteristics of an effective District 113 educator. A Speech and Language Pathologist may work with students individually and in groups.

In addition, the Speech and Language Pathologist may provide the following services.

Review each referral prior to evaluation to make sure the student records are complete, including parent permission;
Evaluate the receptive and expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, pragmatic language skills, and problem-solving skills of referred students;
Collaborate with classroom and special education teachers to support student's school success;
Participate in building evaluation team meetings;
Administer, score, and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments based on guidelines and the needs of students;
Represent testing and clinical impressions in professionally written reports within deadlines outlined by IDEA legislation;
Determine eligibility of students for speech and language therapy services and develop appropriate support programming to address needs;
Develop and implement appropriate speech and language therapy goals and objectives;
Assess progress at appropriate intervals and adjust support to assure optimum success;
Maintain accurate records of parent and provide contact information;
Maintain appropriate records within state and federal guidelines;
Provide current and ongoing information to Special Education Co-chairs and Director of Student Support Services regarding student needs and state of the communication disorders programming;
Participate in all department meetings and the team meets, as appropriate to address and support a student's speech and language needs;
Articulate support of the district's special education program;
Serve on school committees, as requested and appropriate;
Demonstrate the interests and skills of a life-long learner to maintain and expand professional knowledge, as well as support the needs of the department and students;
Abide by the Code of Ethics of ASHA;
Develop and provide staff development and educational programs, as needed and appropriate to support teachers and student needs;
Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data to examine program effectiveness and develop appropriate instructional strategies.

Language Skills

Communicates clearly both in oral and written format with all constituents of the District 113 community. Effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups. Apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Mathematical and Technical Skills

Calculate figures, estimates, proportions, percentages, and cost projections. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Strong technology skills, including standard Microsoft Office suite / Google Workspace, financial management, and data analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of verbal and written instructions and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Contacts Outside Your Own Department:

Build positive and collaborative relationships with constituents of the District 113 community that includes, teachers, school staff, administrative team, Board of Education, guardians, students, and private providers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, write, type, speak, listen, and taste or smell.
The employee is regularly required to communicate with staff and others.
The employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Specific psychological demands of this job include the ability to remain calm under stress levels associated with job demands, along with constant contact with students, colleagues and the public.

Working Conditions:

In the work environment, this role is regularly exposed to office environmental conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with regular exposure to loud classrooms, hallways, cafeterias or sports venues.
The employee is regularly required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people.
The employee is frequently required to work irregular or extended work hours, which may include evenings or weekends.

Safety:

As a part of the District workforce, this role is responsible for being aware of, modeling and contributing to the maintenance and implementation of all District safety policies and procedures. The role is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Required to:

Use good safety awareness and judgment
Follow policies
Report potentially unsafe conditions
Follow manufacturer safety instructions when using equipment
Follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Speech and Language Pathologist - Long Term Substitute