Urbana School District 116
TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist - Summer/ESY Position - Summer 2025 only
LOCATION: Urbana School District #116 District-wide
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services/Asst. Director of Student 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 childs 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 the administration
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of school-based experience preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred
- Must be a current USD #116 employee
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Highly organized
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Creative
- Excellent problem solver
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:Licensed by the ISBE and IDFPR as a Speech Language Pathologist
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer 2025 only. Pay rate is $35/hour.
EVALUATION:To be completed by Executive Director of Student Services or Asst. Director of Student Services
START DATE: 6/09/2025 - Summer 2025 only
NOTE:This is not an administrative position.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:March 2024