Speech and Language Pathologist - TRS Eligible

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
4/20/2026

Location:
Cambridge Lakes
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Illinois state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.
• Experience working with children, particularly in a school setting, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of speech and language development, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Familiarity with special education laws and practices.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Speech-Language Pathologist will work with students in grades K-8 to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders, fostering effective communication skills essential for academic success and social interaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to identify students' speech and language needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each student's goals and requirements.
• Provide direct therapy services to students, focusing on articulation, fluency, language development, and social communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to integrate strategies into classroom instruction and everyday activities.
• Monitor and document student progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure effective outcomes.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
• Case manage IEP plans and interventions
• Educate staff and parents on communication strategies and the importance of speech and language development.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations regarding service delivery and documentation.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Classroom-based with regular interaction throughout the school.
• Attendance at meetings and events outside regular school hours.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

• Regular travel within the school building and occasional off-site meetings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-time position.
• Expected Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and locally competitive.

DISCLAIMER:

• This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.