Speech Language Pathologist (3)

Harvard Community School District 50; Harvard (IL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 invites applications for a Speech Language Pathologist at the Central Administrative Center in Harvard, IL. The role involves screening, assessing and supporting students with communication disorders to advance their educational progress.

The incumbent will develop IEPs, deliver therapy, and collaborate with teachers to implement accommodations and goals. Starting August 10, 2026, this 9-month position offers salary between $70,000 and $85,000 with an

Competenze

• PEL or eligible license.
• Master’s in Speech and Language.
• Bilingual preferred, not required.

Mansioni

• Identifies students with speech/language impairments through screenings and evaluations.
• Develops and manages each student’s IEP and individual caseload.
• Provides speech/language therapy interventions within Special Education and MTSS.
• Collaborates with teachers to implement IEPs and accommodations.
• Communicates learning goals and selects instructional strategies.
• Monitors progress toward IEP objectives and provides feedback.

Conoscenze

IEP development

Collaboration

Program implementation

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language

Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligible for an appropriate license

Descrizione del lavoro

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Central Administrative Center - Harvard, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Speech Language Pathologist (3)

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Central Administrative Center - Harvard, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Harvard Community School District 50

Job Details

Job ID: 5562169
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:

The Speech and Language Pathologist will provide services to students with speech and language impairments. The Speech and Language Pathologist shall screen, assess, and identify students with communication disorders that affect their educational progress.

Qualifications:

Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligible for an appropriate license

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language

Bilingual preferred, not required

Evaluation:

This job's performance will be evaluated per provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Staff.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

This is a 9-month position with salary and benefits determined by the Board of Education. The role is part of the Related Services Team and falls under the Related Services agreement.

Compensation and Benefits:

The details of employee compensation and benefits are comprehensively outlined in the Related Service Agreement, a document accessible at the following link: https://www.cusd50.org/page/careers. This agreement is a valuable resource for individuals seeking comprehensive information regarding our organization's remuneration and benefits structure.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies children (birth through age 21) through screenings and/or evaluations who have significant speech/language impairments.
• Develops and implements each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and manages the individual caseload.
• Provides speech/language therapy interventions through Special Education and the MTSS process using a continuum of service delivery models.
• Supports classroom teachers to implement each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) as written and collaborate with colleagues to ensure appropriate modifications or accommodations.
• Communicates the essential questions to clarify the learning goals for each lesson.
• Configures lessons and selects instructional strategies with the intent of ensuring that all students can answer a lesson’s essential question by its conclusion.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and IEP goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and monitor the students’ skills individually.
• Creates and nurtures supportive, student-centered classroom communities that promote personal empowerment, academic growth, and the social-emotional well-being of all learners.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Provides students with regular opportunities to collaborate with peers, move with purpose, and experience diverse instructional strategies so that they are physically and intellectually engaged as learners.
• Provides students time to interact with instructional resources and materials thoughtfully and actively to support their comprehension and long-term retention of information.
• Allows students to take an active role in their learning by setting and monitoring individualized goals and processing and reflecting deliberately within lessons.
• Incorporates cultural diversity and appreciation within the curriculum.
• Uses technologies appropriately in the teaching/learning process.
• Participates in a professional learning community with various stakeholders, including but not limited to instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established objectives supporting the school improvement plan.
• Participates in various meetings and professional development activities to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Assists with the transition from one grade level to the next.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with parents and community agencies to promote second language acquisition.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined by the principal or designee or as needs arise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in their teaching
• Must have excellent planning and organization skills
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must have strong verbal communication skills
• Must model a desire and willingness to learn continually

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of this position include frequent sitting and standing for extended periods. Repetitive bending at the waist and kneeling, stooping, and crouching to assist students are also required. Regularly walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

This job description is intended to describe minimum qualifications, duties, and responsibilities performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change the position responsibilities to meet District needs as necessary.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 salary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Chris Otto , Director of Student Services
• Central Administrative Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]