Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago (AV)

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company/3%

Free onsite parking

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Department Lead / Supervisor to oversee pediatric speech, receptive and expressive language development and related feeding/swallowing needs. This role operates on-site in Chicago and offers strong growth opportunities within a multi-disciplinary team.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and supervision of Speech Therapists, with responsibilities spanning therapy provision, program development, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Required credentials to practice speech-language pathology.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: bold contributor, holding others accountable, dealing with ambiguity, and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations.
• Implement therapeutic approaches such as SOS Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach, AAC, and IRM.
• Collaborate daily with occupational and physical therapists, and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.
• Provide mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Speech Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Department Lead / Supervisor

3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL | Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits

• Total Compensation Package: Valued between $94,900-$103,000.
• Annual Salary: $77,400–$83,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
• Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.
• Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Head, Safety-Care Instructor, and CPR Instructor
• Mentorship and Supervision: Opportunities to mentor others within your department in addition to student supervision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
• Flexibility For New Parents
• Free Onsite Parking

About the Role

Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide speech therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Department Lead / Supervisor at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will foster each child's speech, receptive and expressive language, feeding and swallowing needs.

Responsibilities:

• Providing individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations.
• Implementing therapeutic approaches such as Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Intentional Relationship Model (IRM).
• Collaborating daily with occupational and physical therapists, and social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.
• Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Speech Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Required credentials to practice speech language pathology.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: bold contributor, holding other accountable, dealing with ambiguity, and developing employees.

Why Join Eyas Landing - Avondale?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth.