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Speech Language Pathologist | Hope Learning Academy

Hope · Springfield, IL · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$65k–$85k/yrFull-time

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We help children and their families reach their maximum potential through state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies, recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education in inclusive environments.

About the role

The Speech & Language Pathologist plans and delivers speech/language therapy to a caseload of students across Hope Learning Academy, Hope Therapeutic Day Academy, and Hope Vocational Academy in Springfield, IL. This position serves as an active member of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams, planning and implementing speech/language IEP goals. As a collaborative member of the SLP team, you will assist and encourage teachers and staff to incorporate functional communication throughout daily activities and provide consistent services across all programs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech/language therapy sessions in-classroom or out-of-classroom, individually or in groups, as outlined in students’ IEPs.
  • Write and implement IEP present levels and goal recommendations; present information clearly in IEP meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with all IEP service minutes related to speech/language therapy for students on caseload.
  • Order, create, and maintain Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources; train teachers and staff on proper use in educational and residential settings.
  • Design and create visuals and other assistive items/devices for use in education and/or residential settings.
  • Conduct formal and informal speech/language evaluations as determined by the IEP team.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or applicant in Clinical Fellowship Year.
  • Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License upon hire.
  • Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days.
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with profit share and match.
  • Employee & dependent tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$65,000–$85,000 annually based on experience.

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