Speech & Language Therapist

Illinois Association Of School
Normal, Illinois
Full Time

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Duties

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Full-time

Description

The Baby Fold/Hammitt Schools has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Life & Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan
Paid Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Headspace Care - coaching, therapy, & psychiatry
Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
Candidly - student loan navigation support
Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities

SUMMARY:

The Speech and Language Therapist provides speech and language therapy and related services to Hammitt School students with a variety of communication disorders. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others. Currently offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

LOCATION: Hammitt School on Willow, 108 E Willow St, and/or Hammitt School on Oglesby, 612 Oglesby Ave, Normal, IL

HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hrs+/week, following the Hammitt School schedule, generally 8a - 3:30p, Mon - Fri

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assessment: Conducts audiological evaluations. Evaluates the speech and language skills of Hammitt School students and develops individualized education program goals and objectives as needed.
Speech Therapy: Plans and provides speech and language therapy services that are consistent with ISBE regulations, and are within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist. Utilizes a variety of service delivery and intervention techniques to meet individual student needs in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice and/or hearing.
Progress Testing: Evaluates applicable students' progress through formal and informal testing measures.
Behavior Management: Manages behavior of children in therapy sessions in accordance with individualized behavioral procedures.
Consultation: Consults and coordinates with appropriate school staff, parents, and other professionals regarding assessment and therapy of the children.
Treatment Team: Participates in the treatment team process by attending appropriate meetings and conferences including interdisciplinary staff meetings updating the student's progress, intake/pre-placement staffing's, speech therapy meetings, annual and final reviews.

INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Qualifications

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Pathology required.
Certification as a Speech and Language Therapist in the State of Illinois required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association or willingness to complete requirements of clinical fellowship year.
Demonstrated competence as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Knowledge of and skill in utilizing behavioral approaches with children.
Ability to work cooperatively in an interdisciplinary team structure.
Must be in good physical and emotional health including the physical ability to maintain the safety and well-being of children for whom there is responsibility.
Must pass necessary background checks.

Salary/Benefits

$53,400 - $62,000/yr plus $3,000 sign-on bonus. For full benefits please visit our website.

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