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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts required student assessments and procedures to assist in determining eligibility for special education services.

• Provides scientifically, research based speech and language services to meet the individual needs of each student.

• Maintains accurate and current student records.

• Complies with applicable local, state and federal policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Fosters others’ awareness of communication disorders and their prevention through in-service training, consultation, and collaboration.

• Administers, scores, analyzes, and interprets results of screening protocols.

• Administers, scores, analyzes, and interprets information from standardized assessment measures.

• Determines eligibility for special education services in the area of speech/language impairment.

• Contributes to the IEP process to ensure due process and access to free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for the student.

• Chooses service delivery model(s) that meet the needs of the individual students.

• Makes referrals for other services when necessary.

• Collects and interprets quantitative and qualitative data to measure progress related to the general education curriculum and other needs related to the student’s disability.

• Develops and implements a daily schedule for service delivery.

• Follows established guidelines when enrolling, maintaining, or dismissing children from services.

• Provides information, counseling, and support to individuals, families, educational teams, and others regarding a student’s communication disorder.

• Creates successful transitions for students through collaboration and communication with others.

• Demonstrates competence in written and oral communication.

• Completes tasks, responsibilities, and documentation on time.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Identifies needs and develops a plan for own continuing education as outlined by ASHA continuing education guidelines.

• Provides professional development opportunities for teachers, parents, administrators, and/or community organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  An Illinois School Service Personnel certificate with a speech and language pathologist endorsement.