Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist# Careers## Speech Language PathologistApply: Joliet, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R-101096**Job Title:**Speech Language Pathologist**Pay Range:**$65-75/hourly**Job Description:****Up to $75/hour | Joliet, IL | 2026-2027 School Year | Full-time Position** **Position Details:*** Location: Joliet, IL* Elementary Setting* Starting ASAP, 2026-2027 School Year* 1.0 FTE, M-F **About the Role** Hello, Speech Language Pathologists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring full-time Speech Language Pathologists for a school setting in Joliet, IL. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in student success by administering evaluations, developing and implementing therapy plans, providing speech and language services, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teams to support student outcomes.**Why Join Us*** Competitive pay (Up to $75/hour) + steady school-year schedule* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses (up to $500)* Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses (up to $3,000) **What You’ll Do*** Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy services to assigned students* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with student needs and IEP goals* Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation and data* Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student communication and learning* Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to service recommendations* Maintain compliant and confidential student records in accordance with regulations* Support a range of student communication needs across school settings* Perform additional duties as assigned to support student success **What We’re Looking For*** Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School SLP endorsement* Valid Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation SLP license* Master's Degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in Speech Language Therapy* Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills* School-based experience preferred, not required **About Ampersand Therapy** Ampersand Therapy is a women and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued. *Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.* Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampersand Therapy LLC