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
Establish rapport with students
Establish and maintain 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 therapists, teachers and administrators
Participate in the professional community by providing in‑service 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
Letter of Interest
Resume
Copy of Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement (from ELIS)
Copies of transcripts
Three (3) signed letters of recommendation
Documents should be uploaded to the online application. If unable to upload, 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
For direct questions, please contact: Julie Draher (Phone: 309‑477‑4740 or Email: julie.draher@pekin108.org).
Do not send application materials to individual schools.
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 a suitable applicant is confirmed.
District 108 is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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