Speech Language Pathologist

Henry County School District; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cary is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide high-quality therapy services to students based on their individual needs. Responsibilities include assessing students, developing therapy plans, and collaborating with teaching teams to ensure effective support. Candidates should have appropriate licensure and a master's degree, with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to adapt to various educational settings.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Knowledge of language acquisition is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language therapy services according to IEPs.
• Conduct assessments and write reports on speech and language.
• Ensure compliance with school and state policies during evaluations.
• Collaborate with MTSS teams to support student needs.
• Guide and support teachers in observing and referring speech/language concerns.
• Develop curriculum accommodations with teaching teams and related services.
• Maintain confidential student records and timely progress reporting.
• Stay current with best practices in speech-language therapy and comply with regulations.
• Participate in regular SLPT team meetings and parent engagement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of language acquisition

Flexibility

Education

ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy

Master’s Degree from accredited university

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 6/12/2025

Location: Cary Junior High School

Date Available: 08/18/2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

District: Cary Community Consolidated School District 26

Reports: Building Principal and Special Ed Program Coordinator
Date: School Year 2024-2025

Qualifications

• 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 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