Speech Language Pathologist

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Speech-language pathologist delivering therapy and IEP services for Hope’s disability-support education programs. Supporting AAC communication and student evaluations remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver speech/language therapy to a caseload of students between Hope Learning Academy, Hope Therapeutic Day Academy, and Hope Vocational Academy in Springfield, IL
  • Serve as an active member of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams
  • Plan and implement speech/language IEP goals
  • Assist and encourage teachers and staff members to incorporate and promote functional communication throughout daily activities
  • Provide continuous, consistent services among all programs
  • Conduct speech/language therapy sessions in or out of the classroom, individually or in groups, as outlined in students’ IEPs
  • Write and implement IEP present levels and goal recommendations; present information clearly and effectively in IEP meetings
  • Ensure compliance with all IEP service minutes related to speech/language therapy
  • Order, create, and maintain Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources
  • Train teachers and staff on proper use of AAC devices in educational and residential settings
  • Design and create visuals and other assistive items and devices
  • Conduct formal and informal speech/language evaluations as determined necessary by the IEP team

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or applicant in their Clinical Fellowship Year
  • Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License upon hire
  • Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement

Benefits:

  • Remote Work
  • Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short & long term disability
  • 401(k), Profit Share and Match
  • Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement