Speech Language Pathologist

AnthroMed Education (School Services); Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AnthroMed Education (School Services) in Illinois is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct therapy to students in grades 3-8 within an onsite school setting. The role emphasizes creative, individualized interventions and collaboration with teachers and families to support student communication needs.

The ideal candidate will hold an ISBE PEL and bring innovative, student-centered approaches, with opportunities to shape speech-language services in a growing district

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) through ISBE required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative and student-centered clinical approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students in grades 3–8.
• Evaluate students and contribute to eligibility determinations.
• Develop individualized speech and language goals and treatment plans.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with educational teams.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers.
• Create engaging, functional, and individualized therapy activities.
• Utilize creative approaches to address student communication needs.
• Contribute ideas to district program development.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Innovative

Student-centered

Education

PEL ISBE

Job description

Position: Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist

Setting: Onsite

School Year: September 1, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the School

This is a small, tight-knit school community where staff work closely together to support student success. With new leadership in place, this is an exciting time to join the team and contribute to the district's continued growth.

The school is looking for an SLP who is active, innovative, and creative in their approach to therapy. Rather than relying heavily on pre-packaged programs or worksheets, the ideal clinician will bring engaging, individualized, and functional therapy approaches to the school setting.

Caseload & Student Population

The SLP will primarily support:

Students in grades 3rd–8th

Mostly general education students

Students with mild to moderate communication disorders

A variety of speech and language needs

The district does not have specialized speech-language programs, making this a great opportunity for a clinician who enjoys creating individualized interventions based on each student's unique needs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students in grades 3–8

Evaluate students and contribute to eligibility determinations

Develop individualized speech and language goals and treatment plans

Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with educational teams

Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers

Create engaging, functional, and individualized therapy activities

Utilize creative and innovative approaches to address student communication needs

Contribute ideas and strategies as the district continues developing its programs and services

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Is forward-thinking and innovative

Enjoys creating engaging therapy activities rather than relying on "canned" programs

Is creative and active in their clinical approach

Enjoys collaborating with teachers and school teams

Is excited about the opportunity to grow with a district during a period of transition

Values working within a small, supportive, and community-oriented school environment

Qualifications

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) through ISBE required

Previous school-based experience preferred

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Creative and student-centered clinical approach

Competitive salary ranging from $58,000–$70,000

Comprehensive benefits package available including 401k with matching, free health insurance, free CEUs, classroom stipends, and PTO

• Dental and vision

Supportive and collaborative school environment

Opportunity to help shape speech-language services within a growing district

Ongoing support and advocacy from the AnthroMed team

Why Join This Opportunity?

This isn't just another school-based SLP position. You'll have the opportunity to grow with a district that is entering an exciting period of transition and development.

You'll be joining a small, close-knit school community where your ideas and clinical perspective can make a real difference. You'll also have the benefit of working alongside an existing AnthroMed clinician in the district, providing an established connection and additional support.

If you're an SLP who is creative, innovative, collaborative, and excited to help shape something meaningful, we'd love to connect with you!