Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About This Role

Provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment, and treatment of communication and feeding skills for children aged 3-21 in a school setting. Collaborate with other staff and families to develop and implement individualized education plans and contribute to the students' overall educational growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or feeding skills for children aged 3-21.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum development of communication and/or feeding skills.
• Implement daily program through a consistent daily/weekly schedule shared with the school and supervisors.
• Deliver specialized individual and group instruction.
• Consult with other staff members working directly with students to serve their educational/functional needs.
• Assess and document each student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements.
• Write and prepare annual review reports/goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates.
• Assist with school-based speech and language input when writing an FBA/BIP.
• Provide parent support and education.
• Attend all school related meetings as scheduled, including Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals and pre-IEP meetings.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment by setting up and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Follow guidelines and needs of each individual student in the classroom.
• Maintain professional attitudes and respect to the school.
• Communicate and follow up with school and families to request appropriate MD signatures/orders for referrals.
• Treat all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with any devices and assistive technology as outlined by other related service team members.
• Collect data and complete reports regarding student goals and progress.
• Provide screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled school-based speech language pathology intervention.
• Develop and implement treatment plans focusing on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of therapy records as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and school requirements.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety.
• Coordinate and/or participate in training programs for students, school staff and families.
• Initiate new program development with a focus on needed functional outcomes.
• Participate in continuous compliance and quality improvement trainings and activities.

Requirements

• IL licensure
• ISBE PEL
• Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise to serve children aged 3-21

Benefits