TLC Speech Language Pathologist

Henry County School District; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County School District is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves providing high-quality speech-language therapy services to students, ensuring that treatment plans comply with regulations and participate in multi-tiered supports.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree and an ISBE Professional Educator License with an endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy, and will possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy.
• Master's Degree from accredited university required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students based on their IEPs.
• Conduct assessments and analyze results to identify speech concerns.
• Ensure treatment plans align with school policies and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of language acquisition

Positive attitude

Education

Master's Degree from accredited university

ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Position Type

Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports

Building Principal and Special Ed Program Coordinator

Date

School Year 2026-2027

Qualifications include

• ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Speech/Language Therapy
• Master's Degree from accredited university
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
• Knowledgeable about language acquisition.
• Flexible, excellent interpersonal communication skills, a positive attitude, to promote the speech and language needs of students.

Position Responsibilities

• Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students' IEPs, 504 plans or other intervention plans.
• Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas such as speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and language.
• Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school district policies as well as state and federal guidelines.
• Participating in the Problem Solving Process through the Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
• Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies and accommodations.
• Ensuring students' skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with teaching teams and other related service providers.
• Completing treatment notes and progress reports in a timely manner in accordance with school policy.
• Documenting all aspects of work with students according to school and state guidelines.
• Maintaining appropriate, confidential records and providing timely reports of progress, consistent with legal mandates and district policy.
• Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development and implementing best practices in compliance with district policy, Federal Laws, and State Regulations.
• Participating in the collaborative process with speech/language therapist colleagues through participation in regularly scheduled Speech/Language Pathologist meetings.
• Engaging parents and families in their student's learning.
• Contributing productively to the school as a whole.