Hinsdale Township High School District 86 Hinsdale , IL 60521
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
.3 FTE Speech Pathologist Position
Supervisor: Director of Special Education
POSITION SUMMARY
To help reduce or eliminate speech and language disorders that interfere with the individual
student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE - KNOWLEDGE:
? Illinois PEL with Speech Language endorsement
? Knowledge of special education related laws and regulations
? Good verbal communication skills required
? Ability to organize information and problem solve complex situations
? Strong interpersonal skills
? Experience with high school students preferred
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):
The tasks listed below are representative of the essential performance responsibilities. Tasks
assigned to individuals will vary based on student needs and it is possible not all duties will be
performed in any given year. However individuals must be able to perform the following duties,
with or without reasonable accommodation, as assigned by their supervisor.
? Provide speech-language therapy for students per IEP needs.
? Provide diagnostic services to students who exhibit speech and/or language problems.
? Consult with IEP Team members regarding behavior management, learning problems and
program delivery.
? Design and establish a remediation program for the speech and/or language impaired
student.
? Collaborate with those in charge of implementing the IEP to formulate a plan for using
AT to support the educational achievement of the student.
? Evaluate the program and the progress of each student quarterly.
? Coordinate the speech and language program with the educational program.
? Participate in interdisciplinary educational staffings in order to plan for appropriate
educational needs of speech and/or language impaired students.
? Record all pertinent data regarding services which have been provided to speech and/or
language impaired students.
? Act as a resource to the classroom teacher encouraging referrals and providing assistance
in establishing speech and/or language carryover activities in the classroom.
? Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of
outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
? Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and
supplies.
? Develops an individualized educational program for each student enrolled.
May 2022
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit
and see, talk and hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel,
or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds on often and up to 15
pounds regularly/daily. The employee may be required to push wheelchairs, assist with lifting of
students, and provide other physical assistance to students. The employee must be able to
physically assist students in all aspects of the student's IEP. The employee must be able to travel
to different work sites during the day and must be able to work on a variety of surfaces both
indoors and outdoors and may include locations outside the school such as community based
programs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read type
or hand written material. There is frequent computer and phone work. The noise level in the
work environment is that of a high school and can be loud when in places like gyms and
cafeterias. The employee is continuously interacting with students and staff.
The information contained in this job description posting is for compliance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this
position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional
duties may be assigned.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or
age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
the non-discrimination policies:
NON-DISCRIMINATION COORDINATOR
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
5500 South Grant Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-570-8008
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit
https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr?field_state_value=652 for the address and phone number
of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481
May
Hinsdale Township High School District 86