Bilingual Spanish/English Speech Language Pathologist

Urbana School District 116 TITLE: Bilingual Spanish/EnglishSpeech Language Pathologist LOCATION: Yankee Ridge SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent for Special Services JOB SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech and language therapy to students and/or consultation with IEP team members. The SLP works with those children who exhibit deviations in the speech and/or language processes that are outside of the range of the acceptable variation within a given environment and which have an adverse educational effect. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily: Conduct a screening program in the fall of each year for students in kindergarten, new students to the district (as needed), children seen in therapy from the previous school year, and referrals Provide further evaluation and diagnosis for those children identified in the screening process as needing further attention Develop a schedule for speech and language therapy to serve children who have problems in the following areas: Articulation, Voice, Fluency, Expressive and Receptive Language (form, content, and use), Syntax, Hearing, and Pragmatics Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as a multidisciplinary team member Provide progress reports on a regular basis to the child's parents/guardian and classroom teachers Consult with educators, parents/guardians, and support staff regarding speech/language concerns Provide in-service training when requested concerning material, methods, and techniques used to help the students with speech/language needs Maintain an accurate system of records as they relate to the speech/language services Provide case management services for students with primary speech/language disabilities Assist in the requisition of appropriate materials to be used with students with identified speech/language needs Make appropriate referrals to community agencies, as necessary Participate in the Medicaid reimbursement program by submitting data to the system in a timely manner All other duties as assigned by administration QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology EXPERIENCE 2 years of school-based experience preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Creative Excellent problem solver Fluent in Spanish and English LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Licensed by the ISBE and IDFPR as a Speech Language Pathologist TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 185-day contract (teacher's schedule), UEA member, Salary is based on a step placement which is determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract. SALARY: Refer to the Certified Salary Schedule EVALUATION: To be completed by Building Principal or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services START DATE: August 13, 2024 NOTE: This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REVISED: May 2015

Created: 2024-10-19