School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Winnetka, Illinois

ProCare Therapy; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidental

Job summary

ProCare Therapy in Illinois seeks a contract speech-language pathologist to support students during a maternity leave. This full-time assignment runs September 4, 2026 through December 11, 2026, at 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, serving elementary and middle school students in North Chicago.

Active Illinois SLP license and CCC-SLP are required. The role is onsite only, with collaboration on IEPs, direct assessment and therapy, progress documentation, and regular communication with

Qualifications

• Active Illinois SLP license is required.
• CCC-SLP certification required.
• Experience in school-based speech-language pathology preferred.
• Experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating students with diverse needs.
• Strong collaboration with IEP teams and organizational skills.
• Onsite-only role; remote services not available.

Responsibilities

• Direct assessment and therapy for elementary and middle school students.
• Develop and implement IEPs with educators and families.
• Document progress and maintain records per state requirements.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and parents about progress.
• Foster inclusive environment to support communication goals.

Skills

SLP licensure (Illinois)

CCC-SLP certification

School-based experience

IEP collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Onsite-only availability

Job description

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity supporting students in North Chicago by providing essential speech-language services during a maternity leave assignment. This full-time position runs from September 4, 2026, through December 11, 2026, with a commitment of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Youll serve both elementary and middle school students, making a meaningful impact in a lively educational community.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Illinois SLP license required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Previous experience delivering speech-language services in a school setting strongly preferred
• Skilled in evaluating, diagnosing, and implementing interventions for students with diverse communication needs
• Exceptional collaborative and organizational abilities to work effectively with IEP teams
• Ability to adapt to onsite-only requirements; remote or virtual services are not available for this role

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide direct assessment and therapy to students in elementary and middle school
• Develop and execute individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with educators and families
• Document progress and maintain records in compliance with state and school requirements
• Communicate regularly with teachers, support staff, and parents to monitor and report on student progress
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment to help all students reach their communication goals

In this position, youll enjoy the chance to support learners in a dynamic school environment while building valuable experience across grade levels. Your expertise will play a vital role in helping students develop the communication skills they need for academic and social success.

Compensation for this position ranges from $36.40 to $66.40. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

• Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.