School Speech Pathologist Assistant | Joliet, Illinois

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting students in K-6th grade within a specialized academic setting near Joliet, IL. The school offers a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere with small class sizes, allowing professionals to make a significant difference in each child's growth and communication development.


This position welcomes onsite applicants with credentials as SLPA, SLP (CCC or CFY), eager to engage in meaningful, hands-on work. You'll enjoy a structured weekday schedule-during the school year, hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. For the Extended School Year (ESY) program, the workday runs from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. The main academic year concludes on May 29th, with ESY programming following from June 1st through June 29th. Looking ahead, the next academic year begins for staff on Thursday, August 13th.


Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Active SLPA, SLP-CCC, or SLP-CFY licensure
• Experience or enthusiasm for working within K-6 educational environments
• Strong understanding of speech-language assessment and intervention in school settings
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver speech-language therapy services to students in small classroom settings (maximum six students per room)
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy plans
• Monitor student progress, maintaining thorough and timely documentation
• Participate actively in team meetings and student support planning
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment

With 22 enrolled students and the possibility of a few more joining soon, you'll be fully engaged in direct service and ongoing collaboration. The position begins immediately, allowing you to quickly make an impact in a welcoming school community.


If you're ready to enrich the educational journey of elementary students through your expertise, submit your application today and take the next step in your professional journey!


Compensation for this position ranges from $28.34 to $48.34. 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.