Lead Speech-Language Pathologist | Day Program

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

PTO

Holidays & Floating Holiday

CEU Reimbursement

Leadership Opportunities

Mentorship

401(k) Plan

Parental Flexibility

Onsite Parking

Job summary

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Department Lead to guide clinical services for children aged 6-14 in a Merilyn Day Academy setting. You will support speech, receptive and expressive language, feeding, and swallowing in a fully integrated educational/therapeutic environment.

You will mentor therapists, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and engage families to ensure continuity of care and program quality.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Active Illinois SLP license through IDFPR.
• Experience providing behavior therapy services to children with autism or other neurodevelopmental differences.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized speech-language pathology services and rotations.
• Implement SOS Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach, AAC, and IRM.
• Collaborate daily with OT/PT and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.
• Mentor and supervise Speech Therapists to ensure consistency and growth.

Skills

Behavior Therapy

Clinical Speech Therapy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

Active IL SLP license (IDFPR)

Job description

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Department Lead to guide clinical services for children aged 6-14 in a Merilyn Day Academy setting. You will support speech, receptive and expressive language, feeding, and swallowing in a fully integrated educational/therapeutic environment.

You will mentor therapists, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and engage families to ensure continuity of care and program quality.