School Year 2026-2027 Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Berwyn North School District 98; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn North School District 98 in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to help students enhance their speech and language skills.

Key responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing IEPs, and collaborating with parents and staff to support student needs. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Educator License, Illinois State Board of Education Type 10 or Type 73.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings to determine clinical service needs.
• Monitor student progress and participate in comprehensive evaluation.
• Develop and implement IEPs; provide therapy and consultation as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of speech-related conditions

Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English

Prior experience working with children/adolescents

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Professional Educator License, Illinois State Board of Education Type 10 or Type 73

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA

Job description

School Year 2026-2027 Speech and Language Pathologist JobID: 1071

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location: Lincoln Middle School

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre‑K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1‑to‑1 technology to prepare students for the future.

Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist

Classification: Certified

Accountability: Reports to building‑level administrators and the Director of Special Education

Job Profile: The Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to students in an effort to help them develop their speech and language skills and facilitate their personal, social, and intellectual development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings, and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services
• Monitor student progress and participate in the comprehensive evaluation and review process
• Develop and implement IEPs; ensure goals are aligned to state standards; provide therapy, follow‑up, and consultation as necessary
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, and administrators ensuring all parties are aware of students’ needs and familiar with available special services
• Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and effective classroom strategies
• Facilitate a positive, differentiated learning environment that responds to the individual needs of each student
• Maintain appropriate compliance through daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports
• Stay abreast of new developments, ideas, and strategies in speech and language pathology; provide staff development as needed; assist with public awareness activities throughout the school, District, and community

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Professional Educator License, Illinois State Board of Education Type 10 or Type 73, or
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC‑A) or Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of speech‑related conditions, causes, and treatments
• Attentive and caring with prior responsibility for developing IEPs
• Prior experience working with children/adolescents
• Passion for working with children/adolescents
• Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
• Knowledge of First Aid
• Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the lunchroom or on the playground

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.