Speech Language Pathologist (BR) Leave Cover (12/9/26-3/18/27)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 in Illinois is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to support students with special education needs in language, speech, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing within the school setting.

You will assess and treat communication disorders, write and implement IEPs, collaborate with staff and families, and educate others about the SLP role while maintaining progress data and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with endorsement in Speech Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCCs highly recommended.
• IDFPR license in Speech Language Pathology.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and procedures for assessment and treatment of communication disorders.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to case manage speech-only students with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat communication disorders including articulation, phonology, receptive/expressive language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing.
• Write and implement IEPs.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve IEP goals.
• Use best practice therapy techniques to help students meet goals.
• Maintain data to show student progress toward goals.
• Educate teachers, staff, and parents about the role of the SLP.
• Follow district policies and procedures and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Illinois PEL with SLP endorsement

IDFPR SLP license

ASHA CCCs recommended

Job description

COMPENSATION: $125.00 per day for the first ten (10) days, and $150.00 per day for each day thereafter.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Speech Language Pathologists are expected to provide therapy for students who exhibit special education needs in the areas of language, speech, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing in order to help students meet their educational needs.

Qualifications

• A valid Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCC's highly recommended
• A valid license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) in the area of Speech Language Pathology
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding special education and speech language pathology including procedures for assessment and treatment of communicaiton disorders
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to case manage speech only students by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, staff, etc.
• CF applicants encouraged to apply

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a variety of communication disorders including, but not limited to, articulations, phonology, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, etc.
• Write and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Work collaboratively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals
• Use best practice therapy techniques to assist the students to achieve their goals
• Maintain sufficient data to support progress and growth of students toward their documented goals
• Educate teachers, staff, and parents regarding the role of the Speech Language Pathologist
• Follow and implement specific district policies and procedures
• Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education
• Perform other duties as assigned