Speech-Language Pathologist Part-Time
Chicago, IL - Midway
Student Services – Speech Therapists /
Part-Time /
On-site
As a Speech-Language Pathologist with The Menta Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s.
Part-Time, Hourly.
Flexible on days worked as long as it's M-F, during school hours
Responsibilities
- Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
- Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
- Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
- Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
- Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
- Work 2 total days per week during work hours (can be flexible).
- Compensated Intrastate Travel Required
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program.
- Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR
- Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed.
Benefits
- Hourly Compensation
About Menta Academy Midway
Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.
The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.
Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
