Speech-Language Pathologist (2025-2026 SY)

SD 103; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team for the 2025-2026 school year. In this vital role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with speech or language disorders, developing individualized treatment programs that cater to each student's needs. You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure the best outcomes for students. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while working within a supportive educational environment. If you are passionate about helping students succeed and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Master's degree and state certification required for the role.
• 2+ years of experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats students with speech or language disorders.
• Maintains records and reports progress to guardians and faculty.
• Implements treatment programs and manages small groups effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of speech/language development

Education

Master's degree in related subject area

State license or certification

Speech Language Pathologist Endorsement

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: Students

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

JOB TYPE: Full-Time (35 hours/week)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY/BENEFITS: Refer to Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

JOB FUNCTION: Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats students with speech or language disorders, formulates individualized treatment programs, keeps appropriate records, and informs faculty and guardians about students' progress.

This position directly reports to the school principal and functionally reports to the other school administrators and district directors. This position coordinates with other teachers, instructional coaches, school psychologists, and school social workers along with other support staff, students, guardians, and the community.

TERM: Shall work the 10-month school calendar as defined by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Duties And Responsibilities: This list is not all-inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.

• Assesses the needs of students with speech or language disorders and matches their needs with programs available through the educational system.
• Meets with students regularly according to the treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of students' progress.
• Reports progress to administrators, teachers, and special education teams and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss their evaluations of students' skills as demonstrated in class performance and social interaction with other students.
• Reports progress to guardians and meets with them regularly; suggests activities guardians can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's speech therapy program; attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Talks with students to determine their feelings about the program and their progress or any frustrations they may feel about the therapy.
• Establishes and implements small group management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students; ensures safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors of the school; supervises all students throughout school grounds and on educational trips as necessary.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in speech-language pathology.
• Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in support of school and district initiatives.
• Maintains an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on the part of all staff and students; celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars as required.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner unless a qualified absence has been approved as described in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Performs additional related duties within the scope of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to ensure that students, faculty members, and guardians understand the program and the degree of progress being made.
• Thorough understanding of speech/language development and how it relates to academic instruction.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education And Experience: Master's degree in related subject area; appropriate state license or certification; Speech Language Pathologist Endorsement are required. At least two years of speech pathology work experience in a school setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-Time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education