Speech and Language Pathologist

Duties

Specialists will have knowledge in four interrelated areas: 1) effective speech & language therapy techniques, 2) effective literacy practices and assessments, 3) skills in coordinating and managing speech services, and 4) working with adults, including knowledge of coaching and mentoring techniques.

DUTIES

• Knowledge of speech and language typical development from birth to adult in multiple areas of articulation, phonology, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, pragmatic language and voice.
• Knowledge of disordered speech and language skills in multiple areas of articulation, phonology, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, pragmatic language and voice.
• Design and implement course of remediation for disordered speech and language skill areas.
• Prepares daily lesson plans and plans course outlines.
• Schedule IEP meetings and complete all documentation in a timely manner.
• Develop and provide procedural guidelines through a speech/language manual.
• Consult on assignment and workload/caseload responsibilities.
• Create an environment of trust and respect between building staff and the person in the position.
• Establish a culture for ongoing improvement.
• Collaborate and consult with individual SLPs on specific students, disorders, etc. as needed.
• Assist to establish goals for the speech & language program appropriate to each school setting and the learners served.
• Provides detailed plans and prepares materials for curriculum taught.
• Collect and analyze district data to assess and inform therapy/teaching and learning.
• Show professionalism, including integrity, and confidentiality.
• Dress in a professional manner.
• Supervise students during recess, in hallways, at lunch, before and after school.
• Serve on school and district committees.
• Knowledge of subject matter.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge and use of technology for instruction, planning, recordkeeping, and communications.
• Participates in teacher's meetings and in-services as well as completing the required continuing education trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Superintendent and/or Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Type 10 Special Teaching grade K-12 Teaching License with an endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology; Speech & Language Impaired as required by the State.
• Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office), and Google Drive.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner
• Must be able to work as a team, including sharing ideas.

Email Address

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School District

bradleyschools.com

Position Website

City Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/2/2025

Application Deadline

7/7/2025

Start Date

8/19/2025