speech pathologist - Kirkland, IL , USA, United States - Illinois Association Of School

    Illinois Association Of School
    Illinois Association Of School Kirkland, IL , USA, United States

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    Description
    Duties


    • General responsibilities include working cooperatively with families, schools, and communities;
    • Fosters a positive educational environment that contributes to the growth and development of all children, especially those who are at-risk or disabled.
    • Conducts evaluations, provides direct services, as well as support services, within RTI and special education framework.
    • Provides prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.
    • Provides screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention, and follow-up services for speech and/or language disorders of: speech, including articulation, fluency and voice language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, and disorders of receptive and expressive communication.
    • Creates goals and benchmarks or short-term objectives to enable students to meet expectations for learning.
    • Interprets and uses assessment data for the purpose of making appropriate modifications in the learning environment and planning effective interventions.
    • Accesses and employs a wide range of information and technology to enhance student learning.
    • Assists in determining the least restrictive environment to provide services based upon the needs of individual students.
    • Plans, selects, uses and adjusts as necessary; instructional content, materials, resources, and strategies based upon age, ability, cultural, linguistic, and gender differences of the student.
    • Speaks and writes effectively using language appropriate to the situation and the audience.
    • Uses a variety of appropriate formal and informal assessment tools and procedures.
    • Uses nondiscriminatory evaluation procedures in order to obtain a valid understanding of how a student is functioning and what the student is capable of accomplishing.
    • Maintains useful and accurate records and communicates information such as, legal rights and evaluation results knowledgeably and responsibly to parents/guardians and others involved in meeting the needs of the student.
    • Maintains confidentiality of medical and academic records and respect for privacy of individuals with disabilities.
    • Participates in professional development opportunities.
    • Models accurate, effective communication when conveying ideas and information and when asking questions and responding to students.
    • Models the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and syntax in both written and oral contexts.
    • Communicates with parents/guardians to develop cooperative partnerships in order to promote students' learning and well-being.
    • Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
    • Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor when dealing with school personnel and the public as a school leader.
    Qualifications


    • Valid Professional Educator License with endorsement in Speech Language Pathology
    • Demonstrated desire to help all children.
    • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
    Salary/Benefits

    Salary per salary schedule.

    Additional Notes

    Position may remain open until filled. Extra curricular opportunities may also be available.

    How to Apply


    Please complete the online application, including a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of certificates along with 3 letters of reference.

    Questions may be directed to Holly Way, District Administrative Assistant, Hiawatha CUSD #426 at:

    Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

    Email Address

    School District

    Position Website

    ILearn Link

    ILearn

    Report Card Link

    District Report Card

    Job Posting Date

    12/12/2023

    Start Date

    8/19/2024