RESPONSIBILITIES:

                                                           

1. Participate in problem solving meetings with building teams
2. Assist with the development and implementation of strategic interventions for students
3. Assist with screening and progress monitoring practices to identify at risk students and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions
4. Help with the creation of visual/augmentative communication systems for non-verbal children
5. Provide on-going support of augmentative communication systems
6. Provide functional observations of students in a variety of communicative settings
7. Complete comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standard test batteries and multiple supplemental tests as appropriate
8. Develop/present in-services for parents/teachers as specific needs dictate
9. Participate in IEP meetings including:

a. Reviews of existing information
b. Eligibility meetings
c. Interim IEP meetings
d. Annual reviews

10. Coordinate the completion of paperwork for the following meetings: 
      a. Reviews of existing information
      b. Eligibility determinations
      c. Select portions of the IEP

11. Provide a continuum of therapeutic service delivery models:
      a. Consultative
      b. Direct therapy in general/special education classrooms
      c. Direct therapy in therapeutic room
      d. Group/individual
12. Preparation of speech and language evaluation reports which adequately synthesizes information and yields meaningful recommendations
13. Review independent reports and incorporate the information to that which is currently existing
14. Participate in building, grade level, district committees, in-services and related service personnel meetings as needed
15. Complete comprehensive speech and language evaluations and/or other specialized assessments using standard test batteries and multiple supplemental tests as appropriate.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate Illinois Certification
2. Superior work habits and ethics
3. Excellent communications skills – written and verbal
4. Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students and parents
5. Ability to perform duties as outlined

 

Physical Requirements:

 

Physical requirements will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.