A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
Speech and Language Pathologist-Burbank
Burbank School District 111
BURBANK - Burbank, Illinois This job is also posted in Burbank School District 111
Job Details
Job ID:
5849933
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
2026/27 School Year
SPEECH LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGIST-Burbank
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
Individuals serving in this capacity are expected to adhere to the Knowledge and Performance indicators of the adopted Professional Teaching Standards for Burbank School District 111.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Perform diagnostic assessments of pupil speech and language development using standardized tests and developmental speech and language inventories
Confer with parents regarding speech and language status and management
Confer with instructional staff in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disabilities
Provide individual and group stimulation of speech and language abilities, utilizing behavior modification, oral facilitation, phonemic vocalization, vocabulary development, auditory processing, and receptive/expressive language
Plan, organize, and perform intensive individualized speech and language programs for students experiencing various speech/language disabilities
Maintain clinical file recordings of speech and language evaluation information, observations, and recommendations for the remediation of speech and language disabilities
Provide trimester progress reports to parents/guardians based on IEP goals
Evaluate students experiencing speech and language difficulties and report therapy progress to the instructional staff and to parents
Share the Speech/Language Evaluation information with the parents/guardians and classroom teacher
Write up a format Individualized Education Plan for a child who qualifies for speech and/or language services
May develop an individualized speech workbook to supplement home training and to facilitate speech and language progress
Utilize a variety of instructional aids and equipment in remedying speech and hearing disabilities and may demonstrate uses of the instructional materials and equipment to parents/guardians or staff as necessary
Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, utilizing a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, emphasizing positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures
Maintain an effective therapy environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent therapy sessions
Select and requisition appropriate instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and learning aids
May perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including therapy and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultative functions
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold appropriate certification and endorsement(s)
Knowledge of:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disabilities
Developmental, social, and behavioral characteristics of elementary age pupils
Speech and language remediation goals and objectives, and the trends and research findings of speech and language remediation processes
Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methods
Socio-economic, cultural, and language differences of the general school population
Ability to:
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct an intensified diagnostic and therapy program for children experiencing speech and language disorders
Provide appropriate and effective language and speech therapy experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, and emotional abilities
EVALUATION
Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the approved and adopted
Burbank School District 111 Evaluation Plan.
Starting Salary Minimum $51,151
PTO/Medical/Dental Insurance
Deadline until filled
Please complete online application/transfer form at: https://burbank.schoolspring.com
