Speech Language Pathologist SLP

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support students under their IEPs at a school location in Waukegan, IL. The role includes direct therapy, progress reporting, and collaboration with educational staff.

Responsibilities include supervising students, updating IEP goals, providing mandated SLH services, and maintaining logs. Travel within the state is required; both full-time and part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR.
• CCC preferred, CFY welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students, in groups and individually, ensuring alignment with programmatic expectations.
• Provide educational direction and support for students during confusion, frustration, and emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Compensated intrastate travel required.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

IEP support

Student supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA CCC (preferred)

IDFPR License

Job description

As a Speech-Language Pathologist with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s.

Staff Hours

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar

10 Month Position, 12 Month Pay

School Location: 621 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085

Full-Time or Part-Time work available

Responsibilities

• Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Compensated Intrastate Travel Required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR
• Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed.

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
• https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.

$70,000 - $75,000 a year.

About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Students Served

PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.