Pediatric School Speech Therapist | Orland Park, Illinois

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Job Description

A rewarding contract opportunity awaits skilled Speech-Language Pathologists passionate about making a difference in school settings. Serve a diverse group of Pre-K through Eighth Grade students, providing essential services while collaborating within a supportive educational community. Flexible leave coverages are available, with two positions spanning AugustNovember and OctoberJanuary, offering the chance to have a meaningful impact over the course of the academic year.

Key Qualifications:

• Current Illinois SLP-CCC and Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Experience with pediatric populations in school and/or teletherapy settings preferred
• Competence in delivering assessments, direct therapy, evaluations, and IEP development
• Comfortable working within a caseload model
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families
• Open to Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates with appropriate credentials

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students from Pre-K to 8th grade
• Conduct assessments and evaluations in alignment with district and state standards
• Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with educators and families
• Participate in team meetings and actively contribute to student progress monitoring
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance and therapy activities
• Support students both onsite and via teletherapy as needed

This contract position offers a consistent weekday schedule, from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM, with a total of 33.75 hours per week, promoting balance for professional and personal commitments. Interviews are conducted individually via Zoom for a prompt, convenient process, and immediate offers may be extended following a successful meeting.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a vibrant school environment and start as soon as possible, take the next step and apply today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.25 to $64.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.