Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist - Dupo CUSD 196
Position: Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Job Location: Dupo Community Unit School District 196
Beginning: Aug 12, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Dupo CUSD 196
Dupo, IL 62239
Telephone: 618-286-3812
Email:
spedemployment@dupo196.org
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Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
                                                          
  1. Participate in problem solving meetings with building teams
  2. Assist with the development and implementation of strategic interventions for students
    1. Assist with screening and progress monitoring practices to identify at risk students and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions
  3. Help with the creation of visual/augmentative communication systems for non-verbal children
  4. Provide on-going support of augmentative communication systems
  5. Provide functional observations of students in a variety of communicative settings
    1. Complete comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standard test batteries and multiple supplemental tests as appropriate
  6. Develop/present in-services for parents/teachers as specific needs dictate
  7. Participate in IEP meetings including:
  1. Reviews of existing information 
  2. Eligibility meetings
  3. Interim IEP meetings
  4. Annual reviews
  1. Coordinate the completion of paperwork for the following meetings:
  1. Reviews of existing information
  2. Eligibility determinations
  3. Select portions of the IEP
  1. Provide a continuum of therapeutic service delivery models:
    1. Consultative
    2. Direct therapy in general/special education classrooms
    3. Direct therapy in therapeutic room
    4. Group/individual
    5. Preparation of speech and language evaluation reports which adequately synthesizes information and yields meaningful recommendations
  2. Review independent reports and incorporate the information to that which is currently existing
QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Appropriate Illinois Certification
    2. Superior work habits and ethics
    3. Excellent communications skills – written and verbal
    4. Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students and parents
    5. Ability to perform duties as outlined
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 20-40 pounds on a regular repetitive basis.
    1. Must be able to speak, hear, see, write, walk, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, turn, push, pull and reach (above head and below knees) on a regular and repetitive basis.
    2. Tasks require extensive use of hands including repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting and manipulation of equipment necessary to perform duties.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.