Speech Language Pathologist
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
- Chicago, IL
- $75,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Up to 7 weeks of paid school breaks annually
- Paid personal, sick, and holiday leave
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Develop and implement IEP goals for students requiring speech-language therapy services.
- Design therapy activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and address students' specific needs.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate speech and language interventions into the daily school routine.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions for students with speech and language deficits.
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices to enhance therapy sessions.
- Track and assess student progress, adjusting therapy strategies as needed, and reporting results to the team and families.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create and implement individualized interventions for each student.
- Participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and school-wide activities to ensure effective communication and coordination of services.
- Maintain accurate therapy records and ensure that special education documentation is up to date.
- Use technology to track student progress, access IEPs, and update records as needed.
- Stay current in the field of speech-language pathology through professional development and training.
- Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist in the state of Illinois.
- At least two years of therapy experience, preferably with children who have emotional disabilities.
- Experience with autism spectrum disorders is a plus.
- Mental: Ability to develop and implement effective therapy interventions and communicate clearly with students, staff, and families.
- Physical: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and assist during behavioral crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.