Early Childhood Assessment Team Summer Evaluations - Speech and Language Pathologist

Early Childhood Assessment Team Summer Evaluations (Early Intervention/Early Childhood)- Speech and Language Pathologist Program Dates Testing takes place in June and July based on the established testing schedule. Staff Hours Hours are determined based on the testing schedule and occur between 8:00am - 4:00pm. Each evaluation takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Hourly Rate of Pay $650 per evaluation Special Requirements Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a speech-language pathologist preferred Demonstrated experience conducting play-based, transdisciplinary evaluations with preschool-aged children Training in or familiarity with the Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment (TPBA) model by Toni Linder preferred Experience assessing speech, language, and communication skills within naturalistic, play-based contexts Experience writing and contributing to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Bilingual in Spanish preferred Licensure, Certification, and Other Requirements Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate Speech-Language Pathology endorsements as required by the Illinois School Code Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of early childhood communication development and the role of play in language acquisition Knowledge of play-based, authentic, and curriculum-based assessment practices Ability to embed communication assessment within naturalistic, play-based interactions Skill in observing and interpreting expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language during play Ability to integrate communication data within a transdisciplinary team framework Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Cultural and linguistic responsiveness when working with diverse populations Essential Functions Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using play-based, transdisciplinary assessment approaches Actively participate in team-based evaluation sessions utilizing the TPBA model when appropriate Assess expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills within naturalistic play routines Observe children in structured and unstructured play environments Embed standardized and non-standardized assessment strategies within play-based interactions Collaborate with team members during live, play-based assessment sessions to gather integrated data Interpret evaluation results in the context of functional communication within play and daily routines Write clear, concise, and compliant evaluation reports that reflect functional, play-based observations Develop and contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including present levels and communication goals Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings as needed Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all legal and ethical standards