Pekin Public Schools District 108
Position Type:
Special Services/Speech Language Pathologist
Date Posted: 12/3/2024
Location: District Wide PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 108 ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCY FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
Speech/Language Pathologist District Wide
Qualifications: Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation License - Speech & Language Pathologist Vision: The speech and language therapist applies professional understanding of child development, learning, instruction, language therapy, interventions, and special education law and regulation to support the students of District 108. The speech and language therapist uses professional knowledge, evaluation and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive benefit from the district's educational program. He or she consults with administrators and teachers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for special education students and at times for students in the general population.
Job Goals:
All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test All students identified for speech and language services meet IEP goals Families, teachers, and administrators will be informed and supported to enhance student success Responsibilities:
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the speech and language therapy Establish goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and students served Demonstrate knowledge of district, state and federal regulations and guidelines Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district Plan the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students Develop a plan to evaluate the therapy program Environment
Establish rapport with students Organize time effectively Establish and maintaining procedures for referrals Establish standards of conduct in the treatment center Organize physical space for testing of students and providing therapy Delivery of Service
Respond to referrals, and evaluate student needs Develop and implement treatment plans to maximize students' success Communicate with families Collect information and write reports Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness Professional Responsibilities
Reflect on practice Collaborate with other therapist, teachers and administrators Maintain effective data management systems Participate in professional community - providing inservice when appropriate Engage in professional development Show professionalism, including integrity, advocacy and maintaining confidentiality
Terms of Employment: 180 day bargaining unit position; per diem or stipend summer work possible Benefits commensurate with contract
Application Procedure: District 108
must
have:
A completed online application http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/
The following documentation must be on file to complete the application process: *Letter of Interest
*Resume
*Copy of Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement (from ELIS)
*Copy of transcript(s)
*Three(3)
Signed
letters of recommendation
The documents should be uploaded to your online application. If you are unable to upload them, send required documents via email (julie.draher@pekin108.org), fax or mail:
Fax: 309-477-4701 Mailing address:
Director of Human Resources
Attention: Application Process
501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
For direct questions, please contact: Julie Draher @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ julie.draher@pekin108.org
Do not send application materials to individual schools
Please be reminded, all non-tenure certified staff are expected to successfully complete the district's two [2] year T.I.P.S. Teacher Induction:Professional Success] induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.
Selection Procedure: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the School site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.
District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.
Date Posted: 12/3/2024
Location: District Wide PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 108 ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCY FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
Speech/Language Pathologist District Wide
Qualifications: Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation License - Speech & Language Pathologist Vision: The speech and language therapist applies professional understanding of child development, learning, instruction, language therapy, interventions, and special education law and regulation to support the students of District 108. The speech and language therapist uses professional knowledge, evaluation and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive benefit from the district's educational program. He or she consults with administrators and teachers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for special education students and at times for students in the general population.
Job Goals:
All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test All students identified for speech and language services meet IEP goals Families, teachers, and administrators will be informed and supported to enhance student success Responsibilities:
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the speech and language therapy Establish goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and students served Demonstrate knowledge of district, state and federal regulations and guidelines Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district Plan the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students Develop a plan to evaluate the therapy program Environment
Establish rapport with students Organize time effectively Establish and maintaining procedures for referrals Establish standards of conduct in the treatment center Organize physical space for testing of students and providing therapy Delivery of Service
Respond to referrals, and evaluate student needs Develop and implement treatment plans to maximize students' success Communicate with families Collect information and write reports Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness Professional Responsibilities
Reflect on practice Collaborate with other therapist, teachers and administrators Maintain effective data management systems Participate in professional community - providing inservice when appropriate Engage in professional development Show professionalism, including integrity, advocacy and maintaining confidentiality
Terms of Employment: 180 day bargaining unit position; per diem or stipend summer work possible Benefits commensurate with contract
Application Procedure: District 108
must
have:
A completed online application http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/
The following documentation must be on file to complete the application process: *Letter of Interest
*Resume
*Copy of Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement (from ELIS)
*Copy of transcript(s)
*Three(3)
Signed
letters of recommendation
The documents should be uploaded to your online application. If you are unable to upload them, send required documents via email (julie.draher@pekin108.org), fax or mail:
Fax: 309-477-4701 Mailing address:
Director of Human Resources
Attention: Application Process
501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
For direct questions, please contact: Julie Draher @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ julie.draher@pekin108.org
Do not send application materials to individual schools
Please be reminded, all non-tenure certified staff are expected to successfully complete the district's two [2] year T.I.P.S. Teacher Induction:Professional Success] induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.
Selection Procedure: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the School site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.
District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.