SLP - Speech Language Therapist - School Setting

Location: Chicago, IL 60608

Date Posted: 8/30/2024

Category: School

Education: Master's Degree

Our Client is seeking a school based Speech Language Pathologist SLP. Hours will vary but are set during the normal school day.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Provide therapeutic services to eligible students using a continuum of service delivery models;
* Provide diagnostic assessment services to students using the established eligibility and exit criteria
* Develop and implement IEPs utilizing an educationally-based model with goals aligned to educational standards;
* Participate in required Domain, Problem Solving, FIE, and Annual Review meetings as needed;
* Provide consultation to teachers, parents, and staff;
* Provide staff education training to school staff and parents;
* Program and utilize augmentative/alternative communication systems;
* Participate in activities that support students' educational programs;
* Attend regional and departmental meetings;
* Complete compliance activities such as daily progress notes, weekly documentation of all services delivered, quarterly report of student achievement (IEP report cards), and monthly caseload statistics;
* Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound professional judgment, especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students;
* Prioritize student safety through the consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school-wide systems of management and discipline;
* Personalize student supports through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources, as available;
* Advocate for the district's vision and commit to our district's common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* A graduate degree in communication disorders or speech pathology from an accredited University or College program.
* A valid license or credential issued by the state licensing board, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role.
* Willing to travel to multiple school locations as a citywide speech-language pathologist as needed.

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensated weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

COMPANY MISSION
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

Title: SLP - Speech Language Therapist - School Setting

Class: Speech Language Pathologist

Type: TEMPORARY

Ref. No.: 1287581-2

BC: #DTG141

Company: Delta-T Group Illinois, Inc.

Contract Contact: Contracts RFP Team

Office Email: DTG-RContracts@deltatg.com

Office Phone: 800-251-8501

Office Address: 950 E Haverford Road, Suite 200, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.