Speech/Language Pathologist

• Identifies and evaluates students with speech and language impairments.
• Participates in the determination of eligibility for special education and related services in the area of
  speech and language impairment.
• Participates in teacher and parent conferences, including multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings,
  and annual reviews.
• Develops and implements IEPs for all students eligible for special education and related services in the
  area of speech and language impairment.
• Provides in service programs to parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals.
• Completes required documents and reports.
• Participates on child study and teacher assistance teams.
• Facilitates curriculum and instructional modifications.
• Participates in continuing professional education.
• Perform other duties as assigned

The individual employed for this position must hold the proper educational credentials, certifications, and
experiences to serve as Speech/Language Pathologist for Jacksonville School District #117 or such alternatives
as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. The minimum requirements include the
following:
Education & Certification Requirements

• Masters degree in speech and language pathology meeting State of Illinois academic and supervised
  practicum experience requirements.
• Valid Standard Special Certificate, Type 10 or 73 in Speech and Language Impaired. May also be licensed
  in accordance with the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, in addition, may
  hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, professional journals, technical
  procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts to practical solutions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and
  concrete variables.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities
  of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and
  community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform all duties with the awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education
  policies.
• Able to regularly sit and occasionally walk and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Able to hear conversations in a quiet and/or noisy environment, and will continually need the ability to
  differentiate between bells, buzzers, etc.

Regionally competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Actual
salary and benefits will be negotiated with finalists. Benefits include medical, vision,
retirement, dental insurance, and life insurance

According to JEA Contract

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