Speech Language Pathologist Substitute (SY26/27)

About the role

The Speech/Language Pathologist serves as a resource to students and school staff in developing and implementing programs that promote effective communication skills in the school setting. Targeted areas include receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language, articulation, voice, and fluency. This position reports to the Building Principal and the Director of Student Specialized Services and is for the 2026–2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g., receptive, expressive, pragmatic language, articulation, voice, fluency, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Assists and guides teachers for the purpose of observing, describing, and referring suspected students who may demonstrate a speech and/or language deficit.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g., parents, teachers, physicians, administration, educational team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing guidance regarding students' communication needs.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques, and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g., hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of the Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g., progress reports, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g., training, IEP meetings, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of integrating one's talents into the larger school community.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., correspondence, memos, treatment plans, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on students' school success.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g., intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certificates and Licenses: Illinois State License IDFPR.
• Experience: Job-related experience within a specialized field.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Pay

• Minimum starting salary with Bachelor's degree: $51.81/hour (includes District-paid TRS pension) – pro-rated to start date.
• Minimum starting salary with Master's degree: $56.47/hour (includes District-paid TRS pension) – pro-rated to start date.