Speech / Language Pathologist

Company: Elmhurst CUSD 205
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

ELMHURST CUSD 205
Speech/Language Pathologist
Please apply online at :


-------
ELMHURST CUSD 205
Speech/Language Pathologist
Job Description
Position Title: Speech/Language Pathologist
Supervisor: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Purpose: To identify, evaluate, and provide services to eligible students ages 3-21 years of age who have communication difficulties which impact their educational performance (speech, fluency, language, voice, and communication).
Essential Functions: In order to perform this job successfully, the Speech/Language Pathologist must be able to regularly perform the following.
Serve as the Case Manager for IEP Speech/Language only students. Identify the need for and complete the necessary speech-language screening and/or evaluation to determine student eligibility for special education
Design, implement, and revise student IEPs based on assessment data. Provide progress monitoring and share data and information related to student performance on IEP goals and objectives with students, parents, and team members. Consistently communicate with staff, parents, and appropriate others regarding student needs, programs, and progress.
Participate in building based intervention programs for the purpose of identification, evaluation, and design based on student needs.
Utilize technology to enhance and support the educational needs of students. Act as liaison between private/parochial outside agencies and school personnel.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures. Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to
date.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control.
Impact & Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; addresses divergent opinions. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for
own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student data and assessment information. Ability to write reports, effectively present information, and respond to questions from colleagues, parents, students and administrators.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Gmail, Powerschool and other school relevant data systems, Aesop Absence Management, Skyward employee access, and other relevant systems for integrating technology in the classroom. Should also have knowledge of and skills to use Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets Spreadsheet software as well as Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Illinois State Teaching license with appropriate endorsements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depthperception and abilityto adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
recblid v20krsgloltxj67yo9kagv9l3dsq27

Keywords: Elmhurst CUSD 205, Elmhurst , Speech / Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Elmhurst, Illinois