Speech Pathologist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
4/24/2026

Location:
Hillside School

Date Available:
08/14/2026
Position Type: Speech Pathologist

Location: Hillside School

Description: To aid students in the correction or elimination of speech, hearing, and/or language difficulties in order to further their total development.

Qualifications
• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
endorsement.
• Masters in SLP communication disorders preferred
• ASHA Certification preferred but not required
• Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications.
• Other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence

Essential Duties:
1. Provide SLP services to students in grades PK through 8th grade in a public-school setting which
includes direct services and consultative services.
2. Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulations, fluency, voice, expressive and
receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining
program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
3. Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating
information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
4. Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent
conferences, prereferral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results,
developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
5. Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of
minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory
requirements.
6. Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing
aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the
adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established
guidelines and legal requirements.
7. Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment
plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of
ensuring the availability of information as required for reference, billing and compliance.
8. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for
the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
9. Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse
impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
10. Seeks and participates in appropriate in-service and professional development trainings.

Job Responsibilities
1. Make professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals and best interest of
Hillside SD93.

2. Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and
welfare of students.
3. Provide direct services and consultations as required.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies:
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents including correspondence in print or
electronic formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the
school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form
• Ability to write reports as needed. The ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions is required.

Physical Demands:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to...
• Sit, stand, talk and hear for extended periods of time, operate electronic equipment, and reach
with hands and arms and will repeat actions with the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Have vision abilities required include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds, carrying, bending, pushing, sitting and/or
pulling and

Job Posting Date : April 24, 2026
Application Deadline : Until the position is filled
Start Date : August 14, 2026
Application Procedure : Interested candidates should complete the online application.

It is the policy and practice of District 93 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 93 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.