Pediatric School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Des Plaines, Illinois

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students as a contract speech-language pathologist for the full school year on a part-time schedule. Work alongside a dedicated educational team to make meaningful strides in the lives of children while gaining experience in varied settings including on-site and teletherapy services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current SLP licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Proven background in pediatric speech and language therapy, preferably within school environments
• Teletherapy experience or openness to hybrid/remote work models
• Confident adapting your approach to a diverse student population across multiple grade levels
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, families, and educational staff
• Excellent documentation habits and familiarity with IEP processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic intervention for students with a spectrum of speech, language, and communication needs
• Develop and update individualized education plans in partnership with teachers and parents
• Deliver therapy sessions-both in-person and virtually-adjusting strategies to maximize student engagement and measurable progress
• Manage caseloads efficiently, maintaining thorough records and timely reports as required by the school and state guidelines
• Participate in IEP meetings, consultations, and ongoing progress monitoring
• Provide guidance to staff and families to promote language development across daily activities

Benefits and Perks:

• Flexibility to support work-life balance with a part-time schedule tailored throughout the school year
• Opportunity to work with innovative teletherapy platforms and gain valuable experience in remote service delivery
• Access to ongoing professional development and support from peers in an encouraging school setting

Ready to enhance your skills and support student success in a dynamic setting? Submit your application now and embark on a school year filled with professional growth and meaningful impact.

Compensation for this position ranges from $41.40 to $61.40. 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.