JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Pepper Ridge
Department: Special Education
Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal and Director of Special Education
FLSA Class: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
SUMMARY
To help students achieve maximal communication functioning by serving those children whose speech-language disorders interfere greatly with their ability to profit from school experience, helping with early learning and LLI.
DUTIES
The school speech-language pathologist administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of identifying students with communication disorders.
The school speech-language pathologist assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for therapy.
The school speech-language pathologist develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in conformance with the district, state (ISHA) and federal (AHSA) regulations.
The school speech-language pathologist collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, special education team members, other school professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in conformance with established district guidelines.
The school speech-language pathologist consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans of service, making recommendations and/or coordinating speech/language therapy services with those of other disciplines.
The school speech-language pathologist coordinates meetings and IEP processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral MTSS meetings, etc.) for the purpose of presenting collaborating, developing therapy treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
The school speech-language pathologist designs therapeutic strategies for the purpose of modifying communicative behavior and/or identifying appropriate assistive communication devices.
The school speech-language pathologist maintains files and/or records (e.g. IEPs, MTSS plans, progress reports, data activity logs, Medicaid billing information, additional required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance with district, state (ISHA) and/or federal (ASHA) regulations.
The school speech-language pathologist participates in professional development meetings, workshops, continuing education trainings and seminars for the purpose of gaining a deeper knowledge and expanding skills, as well as conveying information to other professionals.
The school speech-language pathologist supervises training of school speech-language pathologist interns in Unit No. 5 School District.
The school speech-language pathologist shall perform all duties necessary to the position and such other duties as may be fixed by the Director of Special Education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Professional Educator License (PEL) School Support Personnel Endorsements - Speech Language Pathologist (Non-Teaching Pre-K to Age 21)
-OR-
PEL Teaching Endorsements - Special Pre-K to Age 21 Special Education Speech Language Pathologist (Teaching)
ASHA CCC's preferred, but CF candidates welcome to apply
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
COMPENSATION:
Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available
Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2025-2026 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $41,804-$51,669 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $46,820 - $60,197 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.
Apply online at: www.unit5.org
INTERNAL APPLICANTS WANTING TO APPLY SHOULD USE THE INTERNAL APPLICATION
