Speech Language Pathologist 0.50 FTE (LB)

COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior verifiable contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Speech Language Pathologists are expected to provide therapy for students who exhibit special education needs in the areas of language speech voice fluency and feeding/swallowing in order to help students meet their educational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCCs highly recommended
• A valid license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) in the area of Speech Language Pathology
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding special education and speech language pathology including procedures for assessment and treatment of communication disorders
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to case manage speech only students by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students parents teachers staff etc.
• CF applicants encouraged to apply

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and treat a variety of communication disorders including but not limited to articulations phonology receptive language expressive language fluency voice feeding/swallowing etc.
• Write and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Work collaboratively with staff to accomplish students IEP goals
• Use best practice therapy techniques to assist the students to achieve their goals
• Maintain sufficient data to support progress and growth of students toward their documented goals
• Educate teachers staff and parents regarding the role of the Speech Language Pathologist
• Follow and implement specific district policies and procedures
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules regulations and laws governing special education
• Perform other duties as assigned