Speech Language Pathologist (TH/TC) Leave Cover (10/13/26-1/27/27)

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

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a leave-cover assignment at Thompson Jr. High.

The role involves assessing and treating a range of communication disorders, developing and implementing IEPs, and collaborating with staff to meet students' educational goals. The position requires an IL PEL with a SLP endorsement and an IL IDFPR license; ASHA CCCs are highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Valid IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech Language Pathology endorsement.
• IDFPR license in Speech Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCCs highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat communication disorders including articulation, language, fluency, voice, and feeding/swallowing.
• Write and implement IEPs.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve IEP goals.
• Apply best-practice therapy techniques to meet student goals.
• Maintain data to show progress toward goals.
• Educate teachers and parents about the SLP role.
• Follow district policies and procedures.
• Adhere to professional ethics, laws and rules governing SPED.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Case management

ASHA CCCs (recommended)

Education

PEL with SLP endorsement (IL)

IDFPR SLP license

ASHA CCCs (recommended)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (TH/TC) Leave Cover (10/13/26-1/27/27) JobID: 17011

• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Thompson Jr. High

COMPENSATION

$125 per day for the first ten (10) days of the assignment; then $150 per day for the remainder of the assignment

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 communication 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