Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Palos Park, IL 60464
Pay Rate: Starting at $5/hour
Shift: Full time .
Description: We have a short term opening for a school based Speech Language Pathologistin Palos Park, IL working with elementary students.
The candidate should have experience and a demonstrated ability to:
Work with a range of low incidence disabilities (cognitive impairments and autism spectrum disorders)
Provide direct service to individuals and groups of students in a self contained program and general education settings
Be comfortable with a wide range of strategies and demonstrate knowledge and use of assistive technology /augmentative communication devices
Use classroom observations in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in the language abilities of elementary aged students
Use a wide range of tools, tasks and instruments to assist with identifying strengths and weaknesses of students
Communicate well both orally and in written form to team members and sensitively to parents
Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers and other team members
Make solid, classroom-based recommendations based on research
Resolve conflicts, problem solve difficult issues, appreciate differences of opinion
Maintain professional demeanor, complete responsibilities and tasks
Complete necessary IEP and evaluation paperwork, follow required procedures
Collaborate with parents, private therapists, and other agencies to gain and share information
Minimum Certification/License Requirements
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Speech-Language Pathology Endorsement
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