0.8 FTE Speech/Language Pathologist

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS  60010JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited programHold or be eligible for Illinois licensure as a Speech-Language PathologistHold appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License and endorsement as requiredExperience working with individuals ages 3-22, especially within educational settingsKnowledge of speech, language, voice, fluency, and pragmatic communication disorders in children and adolescentsKnowledge of assessment tools and intervention strategies related to speech and language developmentAbility to conduct, interpret, and report speech and language evaluationsUnderstanding of developmental milestones related to communication and language acquisitionAbility to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide consultative support to educational staffAbility to provide staff training and parent education related to speech and language developmentPOSITION OVERVIEW:The Speech and Language Pathologist provides speech and language services to students ages 3-22 across the district, supporting communication skills necessary for access to the educational environment. The Speech and Language Pathologist may serve as the case manager for students whose primary eligibility is Speech or Language Impairment and may also provide services as a related service provider for students with a variety of disability eligibilities or educational entitlements. Responsibilities may include assessment, direct and consultative therapy, IEP, 504, and MTSS participation, collaboration with staff and families, and professional learning. The position may be itinerant and serve multiple school sites, with assignments adjusted annually based on student needs. REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Principals, and/or designeeESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct speech and language evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with IDEA and Section 504Serve as case manager for students whose primary eligibility is Speech or Language Impairment, including responsibility for IEP development, compliance timelines, documentation, and coordination of the IEP team processProvide speech and language services as a related service provider for students with a variety of disability eligibilities or educational entitlements, including but not limited to students with IEPs under other eligibility categories and students with Section 504 PlansParticipate in IEP and 504 meetings, contributing evaluation results, present levels, goal development, service recommendations, and progress monitoring data as appropriate to the student's eligibility and service roleProvide direct, consultative, and collaborative speech and language services aligned to student needs, IEP goals, and service delivery modelsCollaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and families to support generalization of communication goals across instructional and non-instructional settingsMaintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, IEPs, service logs, data collection, and progress reporting in alignment with district procedures and to support Medicaid billing requirements when applicableMonitor and assess the effectiveness of services through data collection, observations, and formal and informal assessmentsDevelop and manage a flexible schedule across assigned schools or programs based on caseload, service delivery requirements, and student needsSupport student transitions (e.g., Early Childhood to Kindergarten, elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and postsecondary planning as applicable) through collaboration and student-centered planningParticipate in MTSS and problem-solving team meetings as appropriateAdhere to district policies and applicable laws and regulations, including IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and ISBE requirementsAttend staff meetings, professional development, and district-required trainingsProvide consultation, coaching, and training to staff and families related to speech and language development, communication strategies, and assistive supports when appropriatePerform other duties as assigned by administration, consistent with the scope of the role PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to work in various instructional and therapeutic environments within district buildingsMust have the ability to travel between multiple school buildings within the district as requiredRequires schedule flexibility and ability to adapt to caseload, location, or service delivery changes as student needs evolve  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by Office of Human Resources)Days/year182 daysBenefitsD220 BenefitsSalaryBEA Salary Schedule