School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment and Diagnosis:

2. Administer and interpret standardized tests and other tools to identify students' speech, language, and hearing needs.

3. Intervention Planning:

4. Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's specific communication goals.

5. Therapy Delivery:

6. Provide individual and group speech and language therapy, utilizing appropriate strategies and techniques.

7. Collaboration:

8. Work closely with parents, teachers, administrators, and other specialists to support students' communication development.

9. Monitoring and Evaluation:

10. Continuously monitor student progress and make adjustments to intervention plans as needed.

11. Consultation:

12. Serve as a resource for staff and families, offering guidance and strategies to support students with speech and language needs.

13. Record Keeping:

14. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of evaluations, progress, and recommendations.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

2. Appropriate Illinois SLP licensure.

3. Strong understanding of special education standards and requirements.

4. Proficiency in assessing and remediating speech and language disabilities.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.

6. Ability to develop and deliver effective therapeutic interventions.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Speech Language Pathologist | Speech Language Pathologist School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0366

Contract Duration: 42

Pay Rate: $2700 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-26T20:56:29