Local Contract School Services - Speech Language Pathologist - $50-64 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to help students find their voice? Cross Country Education is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist  to support K–8 students in developing essential speech and language abilities throughout the 2026–2027 school year in Chicago, IL .

 
Position Overview:

• Provide speech-language services to students in accordance with IEP and 504 minutes, ensuring delivery of individualized therapy goals.
• Develop, write, and maintain all speech-related components of IEPs/504 plans, including full IEP development for speech-only students.
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings, collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student communication needs.
• Contribute to MTSS processes by supporting early identification, intervention planning, and progress monitoring for students with speech and language needs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement (K-8)
• Experience providing school-based speech-language services, including IEP development and caseload management

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn $49.80 - $64.00 per hour , based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Security of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and the peace of mind that comes with paid sick leave .

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Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.