Speech Pathologist (10+1)

Lake Forest School District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District is seeking a full-time Speech and Language Pathologist committed to supporting students' communication needs. This role involves developing therapeutic programs, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining thorough records for students. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and experience in speech therapy is preferred.

The position includes responsibilities such as assessing speech impairments and providing guidance to parents and teachers. The successful candidate will join an inclusive environment, ensuring all students receive the necessary support for speech improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel.
• Ability to physically assist students in self-care areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to meet individual needs of speech and hearing handicapped children.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement therapy.
• Maintain ongoing records for students receiving therapy.
• Prepare and administer the annual budget for speech therapy services.

Skills

Data collection related to speech therapy goals

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

• Position Type: Related Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 5/18/2026
• Location: Lake Forest School District
• Date Available: SY 26-27
• Closing Date: 06/01/2026
• Knowledge or experience with data collection related to speech therapy goals.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, human relations and collaboration skills.

REPORTS TO

School Principal (in consultation with the Special Programs Supervisor)

JOB GOAL

To help reduce or eliminate speech and hearing impediments that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech and hearing handicapped children.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Provides screening to identify speech handicapped children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school-provided speech services.
• Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
• Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and administers the annual budget for speech therapy services.
• Other duties assigned by the Special Programs Supervisor or School Principal as it pertains to speech pathology.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district as needed.
• Ability to physically assist students in self-care areas and mobility/ambulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is a full-time, 10 +1 year inclusive of 188 school days plus 19 additional days of employment during summer months. Salary is based off of the Lake Forest School District Teacher salary scale.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
• Satisfactory child protection registry check.
• Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
• Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

EEO STATEMENT

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].