School Speech Language Pathologist - Washington, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students by supporting their communication and learning goals throughout the upcoming academic year and summer session. This contract opportunity offers the chance to work with a diverse special needs population, ages 5-21, addressing speech, language, and communication challenges within a dynamic school setting.

You will utilize your expertise in speech-language pathology to provide evaluations, assessments, observations, and detailed reports, collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team and engaging with students on the autism spectrum, with emotional disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, or other health impairments.

Desired Background:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current SLP license or eligibility to practice in the state
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred
• Experience with school-aged children and adolescents, particularly those in special education settings
• Familiarity with various assistive technologies and communication strategies
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments for students ages 5–21
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Deliver therapy tailored to a wide range of needs, including autism and other specific learning challenges
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, and other specialists to ensure integrated support
• Maintain thorough documentation and provide progress reports to families and educational staff
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary planning
• Fulfill your role across traditional school hours (8 AM–4 PM) and summer session (7:45 AM–2:15 PM, Monday–Friday), through to June 28, 2027

This role is ideal for a compassionate, resourceful, and dedicated clinician eager to foster growth and communication in students who benefit from specialized support. If you’re ready to play a crucial part in shaping brighter futures, we encourage you to apply today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $36.40 to $66.40. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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