Speech Language Pathologist (Long-Term Leave Coverage)

Speech Language Pathologist (Long-Term Leave Coverage) JobID: 5311 Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language PathologistDate Posted: 9/11/2026Location: Banner Elementary SchoolDate Available: 12/07/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Additional Information: Show/HideThis long-term leave cover position begins approximately 12/07/2026 and will run through 03/08/2027. Long-term leave positions are immediately compensated at the $293.44 daily rate. Position ObjectiveTo provide data and participate as a member of District teams to help students resolve such speech and language problems as interfere with their adjustments to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered to them. Essential Functions:Acts as a case manager for "speech-only" case study evaluationsScreens and evaluates children to identify those with speech/language disordersDevelops appropriate therapy materials for school and/or homeDetermines appropriate evaluation methods to address referral concernsCompletes and submits all required paperwork and reports in a timely mannerServes on assigned schools' RTI problem solving teamParticipates in staffing, parent-teacher conferences, teacher's meetings, school open houses and/or other district meetingsConducts and/or participates in Eligibility/IEP conferencesSchedules times and notifies all participants of Eligibility/IEP conferencesDetermines caseload and schedules children in individual or group therapy sessions as appropriate to the children's need and IEPMaintains ethical communication and standardsMaintains ethical and professional assessment standardsKeep appraised of current rules and regulations in the areas of special education and speech language pathology. Understands public laws which affect education processProvides services that are reflective of the multicultural sensitivities of students and their families Additional Functions:Provides assistance/training in behavior management techniquesAssists with methods of curriculum instruction, adaptions/modificationsProvides in-service as needs arise in assigned areaAttends or participates in professional growth opportunitiesParticipates in district committees as necessary and appropriateOther duties as assigned Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in speech pathology requiredIllinois Professional Educator License with Speech Language Pathologist endorsement required1+ year experience preferred Competencies:Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parentsAdaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solutionAble to work in various team-oriented work groups to come to a student-focused solution Working conditionsMental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presentingPhysical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language. Must be able to lift an individual student