Speech and Language Pathologist

East St Louis School District 189; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health premiums (m/

IMRF/TRS retirement

$50,000 life insurance

Job summary

The Speech Language Pathologist position in the district's Curriculum department is Exempt and located at the 189 Board of Education Administration Building.

The role focuses on identifying and treating students with communication disabilities, providing screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. It requires Illinois licensure and involves collaboration with staff and families throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Illinois School Board of Education Licensure as a Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
• Certified classification; FLSA Exempt
• Desirable ability to screen, identify, assess, and treat speech and language disorders

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' communication skills to identify disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborates with teachers, families, and staff to coordinate services.
• Coordinates meetings to present evaluation results and develop treatment plans.
• Instructs support staff on use of assistive devices and prescribed treatments.
• Instructs students in communication technologies to support education.
• Interprets medical reports to ensure appropriate treatment goals.
• Maintains files and records for compliance and reference.

Skills

Speech pathology

Communication disorders

Collaboration

Training staff

Education

Illinois Speech-Language Pathology licensure

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Education Teaching & Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted:
  9/30/2023
• Location:
  189 Board of Education Administration Building
  (High-Needs School)

TITLE: Speech Pathologist CLASSIFICATION: Certified

FLSA: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Curriculum

SALARY:$48,000 - $113,997 WORK YEAR: 180 days

Benefits: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, vision, and dental insurance, IMRF/TRS retirement,
$ 50,000 life insurance policy, and family, spouse, and dependent coverage options.

Benefits: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, vision, and dental insurance, IMRF/TRS retirement,
$ 50,000 life insurance policy, and family, spouse, and dependent coverage options.

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

POSITION TITLE: SPEECH / LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DESCRIPTION:

The job of Speech Language Pathologist was established for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities. Providing screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow up services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff; develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate
• Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Researches resources and methods for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Requirements:

Illinois School Board of Education Licensure as a Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 10:10:43 AM CST.