Long Term Substitute Speech & Language Pathologist (Comprehensive Needs & Early Childhood)

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Long Term Substitute Speech & Language Pathologist (Comprehensive Needs & Early Childhood)

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Job Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation, intervention, and consultation services to support students with comprehensive needs (JK-8), students in the district's early childhood programs, and additional speech and language roles as needed. In addition to direct speech and language services, the SLP will serve as a co-teacher and co-leader within the comprehensive support classroom, collaborating with staff to design, implement, and monitor programming that promotes communication, inclusion, and student growth. This role requires a balance of clinical expertise, instructional leadership, and collaboration with staff, families, and community partners.

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Intervention

• Provide direct and consultative speech and language services aligned to each student's IEP.
• Design and implement communication systems, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and other assistive technologies.
• Support staff in embedding communication goals and strategies across the school day.
• Collaborate in the development of functional communication, social interaction, and daily living skills.

Assessment & IEP

• Conduct evaluations to determine speech and language needs.
• Develop, maintain, and update IEPs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collect and analyze progress-monitoring data; adjust interventions accordingly.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as co-teacher/co-leader within the comprehensive support classroom team.
• Help oversee and train instructional assistants in communication supports and classroom strategies.
• Partner with general-education teachers to foster inclusive practices and specially designed instruction.
• Facilitate problem-solving and professional development related to communication and inclusion.
• Serve as LEA on an as needed basis at IEP meetings.

Early Childhood Support

• Provide speech and language therapy and consultation in early childhood settings.
• Collaborate with early childhood staff to design play-based interventions, early communication supports, and inclusive opportunities.
• Partner with families to support early identification and intervention for speech and language needs.
• Serve as a team member on the Early Childhood Evaluation Team.

Family & Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians, ensuring families understand and can support communication strategies at home.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, and outside providers to ensure coordinated services.

Other Duties

Perform additional duties relevant to the scope of the position as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Illinois PEL Licensure with Speech-Language Pathology Endorsement (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and evidence-based practices in speech and language intervention.
• Experience supporting students with significant disabilities and/or early childhood populations preferred.

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervise and train support staff, and engage families.

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits

Commensurate with the current agreement between the District and the Kenilworth Educators Association.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1929/opening/162377

Email Address

rwhite@kenilworth38.org

School District

The Joseph Sears School

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/9/2026

Start Date

8/11/2026

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District Name Kenilworth SD #38 Building Name The Joseph Sears School Address 542 Abbotsford Rd

Kenilworth, IL 60043 Phone (847) 853-3823 Fax (847)256-4418 IASA Region Cook North County Cook (North) County Employment Type Full-time temporary Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Early Childhood

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