Speech Language Pathologist (5 positions)

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for 6 positions to assist students in need of speech and language services. The role involves maintaining screening systems, fulfilling case study evaluations, and counseling students. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License endorsed in Speech Language Pathology and have residency or work eligibility. This is a full-time position with a contract period of 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech and language services.
• Fulfill the ISBE requirements for a speech-language case study evaluation.
• Schedule students needing therapy and implement appropriate programs.
• Counsel each student regarding future educational and/or vocational potential.
• Offer consultative services to school personnel regarding students receiving therapy.
• Arrange meetings with parents or guardians for observation of therapy.
• Attend staffing on students where speech and/or language may be involved.
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel.
• Prepare necessary local and state reports as directed.

Skills

Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, endorsed in Speech Language Pathology

Citizenship, residency or work visa

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (6 positions)

Springfield School District 186 District – Springfield, Illinois. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186.

Job Details

Job ID: 5479121

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Speech Language Pathologist (6 positions)

LOCATION: Travel to various schools

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, endorsed in Speech Language Pathology
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech and language services
• Fulfill the ISBE requirements for a speech-language case study evaluation
• Schedule, with the cooperation of the principal and classroom teachers, those students needing therapy, implement appropriate program
• Counsel each student with respect to future educational and/or vocational potential
• Offer consultative services to school personnel regarding students receiving therapy
• Arrange meetings with parents or guardians for observation of therapy and/or informative conferences
• Attend staffing on students where speech and/or language may be involved or when professional counsel may be sought
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel
• Prepare necessary local and state reports as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Effective Date

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar

Salary and Benefits

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;

Go to the 25-26 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]