Speech Language Pathologist

CARY26 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CARY26 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a dedicated Speech/Language Therapist for the School Year 2026-2027. The position involves providing high-quality therapy services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teachers on strategies for students with speech and language needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Educator License, a Master's Degree, and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities also include documentation and maintaining confidentiality regarding student progress.

Qualifications

• ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy.
• Master's Degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledgeable about language acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct speech-language therapy services.
• Conduct assessments and write reports on students' speech and language skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement strategies for students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge about language acquisition

Flexibility

Education

ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL)

Master's Degree from accredited university

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Reports: Building Principal and Special Ed Program Coordinator

Date: School Year 2026-2027

Qualifications Include

• ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy
• Master's Degree from accredited university
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
• Knowledgeable about language acquisition.
• Flexible, excellent interpersonal communication skills, a positive attitude, to promote the speech and language needs of students.

Position Responsibilities

• Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students' IEPs, 504 plans or other intervention plans.
• Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas such as speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and language.
• Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school district policies as well as state and federal guidelines.
• Participating in the Problem Solving Process through the Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
• Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies and accommodations.
• Ensuring students' skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with teaching teams and other related service providers.
• Completing treatment notes and progress reports in timely manner in accordance to school policy.
• Documenting all aspects of work with students according to school and state guidelines.
• Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records and provide timely reports of progress, consistent with legal mandates and district policy.
• Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development and implementing best practices in compliance with district policy, Federal Laws, and State Regulations.
• Participating in the collaborative process with speech/language therapist colleagues through participation in regularly scheduled Speech/Language Pathologist meetings.
• Engaging parents and families in their student's learning.
• Contributing productively to the school as a whole.
• Other duties as assigned.