District Speech Language
Pathologist
Full Time
Knowledge needed (in no prioritized
order):
-State and federal laws,
regulations and codes applicable to speech and language
-Fundamental principles
and current trends in the field of speech and language
therapy
-Legal requirements that
apply to identification, placement, and delivery of
services
-Testing practices,
procedures, and methods
-IEP preparation and
implementation methods and procedures
-Record keeping
techniques
-Physical, intellectual,
social, and emotional growth patterns in students
-Oral and written
communication skills
-Cultural differences in
student population and how it affects Speech-Language
skills
Skills needed (in no prioritized order):
-Ability to establish and
manage a school program for students with communication
disabilities
-Use a variety of current
methods, techniques and practices in speech and language
therapy
-Share knowledge and
skills in a supervisory capacity with Speech Language Para
Professionals
-Analyze situations and
students skills and develop appropriate therapeutic
plans
- Communicate effectively
with students, parents and district personnel, both orally and
in writing
-Develop, write, and
implement comprehensive IEPs for special education
students
-Travel to various
district sites and/or local private schools
-Work effectively with a
diverse population of students
-Teaming skills necessary
to serve as a resource to school staff in the development of a
balanced program for oral communication and speech
improvement
Dispositions needed (in no prioritized
order):
-Positive manner
-Collaborative
-Patience
-Creative
-Flexible
-Self starter
Certifications and Degrees preferred:
-Masters Degree in Speech
Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
-Valid Illinois
certification (Type 10) as Speech-Language Pathologist or Type
73 School -Service Personnel
-Appropriate
Speech-Language Pathology licensure in accordance with Illinois
PA 85-139
-May hold a certificate
of clinical competence from the American Speech, Language and
Hearing Association
-Valid Illinois state driver's license
To apply:
Please complete the online application
and attach the required documents.
Gavin
School District
37 is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.