Speech and Language Pathologist

The School Association for Special Education in DuPage County; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to provide essential speech/language services to students with developmental and physical disabilities. This role involves collaboration with educational teams, organizing speech programs, and developing effective communication strategies for students. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess relevant licensure. Excellent communication skills and a valid Illinois driver's license are required. Compensation is set by the Board, and the position comprises a 184-day work year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and appropriate licensure are mandatory.
• Experience in providing speech/language services to students.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teams for students' IEP goals.
• Illinois license/Temporary License to practice as SLP.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech/language services to students with disabilities.
• Organize and coordinate speech-language programs.
• Assess students' communication skills and provide therapy.
• Maintain student records and service delivery documentation.
• Assess and screen students; determine need for interventions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for speech-language pathology

ASHA Certification CCC-SLP or working toward CCC-SLP

License or Temporary License as a Speech Language Pathologist from Illinois

Driver's license and access to vehicle

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position

• Position Type: Certified/Licensed/Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 3/4/2026
• Location: Various locations in DuPage County

SASED School Association IEA/NEA Agreement

Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to

Program Administrator

Job Goal

The SLP will provide speech/language services to students in a variety of programs at SASED with developmental and/or physical disabilities in classroom settings. The SLP, as part of the educational team will help design communication systems for all students so they are able to communicate their needs, desires and thoughts to others, in the real world. The SLP will work collaboratively with the classroom team to support the educational needs (IEP goals) of the student across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
• Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for speech-language pathology (teaching or non-teaching)
• ASHA Certification CCC-SLP (or working toward CCC-SLP through CF Process)
• License or Temporary License as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• A valid Illinois driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle in order to drive between service provision locations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Planning and Preparation

• Organizes a program that addresses local school speech-language goals.
• Works cooperatively with school personnel to establish and accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
• Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.
• Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required.
• Maintains current files and data for program planning and decision making for students.
• Develops appropriate IEPs based on students' strengths and needs.
• Selects and implements evidence-based practices which support the goals and objectives of the speech and language program.
• Establishes and maintains orderly classroom behavior on an individual or group basis.
• Arranges therapy environment to create optimum learning conditions.
• Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Instruction

• Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Conducts speech and language screenings and/or classroom observations according to best practice to determine the need of interventions and/or speech/language evaluation.
• Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing adverse effects of speech and language disorders on student success.
• Provides research based interventions as appropriate as a component of the MTSS process.
• Implements the service delivery model most appropriate to the students' degree of severity.
• Provides activities commensurate with students' interests and aptitudes.
• Modifies therapeutic instructional approaches and other functions from data gathered during therapy.

Professional Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel.
• Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.
• Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Meets accepted standards of professional behavior.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education (i.e. participates in professional meetings/conferences, reviews current speech, language, and hearing literature, and applies knowledge gained from continuing education, etc.)
• The therapist exhibits professionalism and commitment through punctuality and attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform physical tasks associated with the job.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform activities that utilize the necessary technology tools available including web-based data system.

Terms of Employment

184-day work year at compensation set by the SASED Board of Directors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with other staff and visitors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
• The statements in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.