Speech Language Pathologist at ELC

EARLY LEARNING CENTER; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 Early Learning Center in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the 180-day contract period. The position reports to Building Principal(s) and requires eligibility with an Illinois Professional Educator’s License endorsed in Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities include maintaining referral, screening and diagnostic systems, scheduling therapy with staff coordination, consulting with school personnel, and preparing reports for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech andlanguage 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 counselmay be sought
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel
• Prepare necessary local and state reports as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

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Speech Language Pathologist at ELC

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868219

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Early Learning Center

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech andlanguage 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 counselmay 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 26-27 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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