Speech Language Pathologist - Summer School and ESY 2026
JobID: 3634 Position Type: ESY and Summer School Date Posted: 2/18/2026 Location: TBD Date Available: June 2026
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ESY School Speech Language Pathologist Summer School Pay: $35 per hour
BASIC FUNCTION:
Evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for wide range disability students of various ages.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Determine and use professionally sound procedures for identification, diagnosis, referral, and reevaluation. • Assure adherence to state and district eligibility criteria. • Serve as a member of the IEP Team completing IEP goals in the area of speech and language for students who qualify for services. • Conduct single disciplinary speech evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with legal and district requirements. • Develop IEPs for eligible students with the parent/guardian, Local Education Authority (LEA), and when appropriate, the special education teacher. • Provide speech and/or language therapy to students as stipulated by their Individual Education Plan. • Utilize planning time to perform additional professional responsibilities including parent conferences, IEP team meetings, classroom observation of students, and consultations with classroom teachers and other professional support personnel. • Remain cognizant of and comply with district, state, and federal laws which govern delivery of special education services. • Serve as case manager for students whose primary related Special Education service is speech and language. • Maintain student progress notes in student records. • Re-evaluate students individual speech and language needs on a regular basis. • Collaborate with school staff to coordinate services to students. • Develop, organize, and participate in in-service training programs; develop and maintain current resource information. • Participate on Student Support Committee and 504 meetings and implementations when appropriate. • Serve as a resource for staff on issues related to speech and language therapy. • Communicate and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate. • Participate in district Child Find activities. • Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Masters degree from an accredited college or university; successful experience in planning and providing occupational therapy services to children in medical or educational settings.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Masters degree with Illinois certification in Speech/Language Pathology; valid drivers license for use in the state of Illinois.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: • State and federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to speech and language. • Fundamental principles and accepted trends in the field of speech and language therapy. • Demonstrated knowledge of legal requirements that apply to identification, placement, and delivery of services. • Physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns in students. • Testing practices, procedures, and methods. • IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures. • Record keeping techniques. • Oral and written communication skills. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. • Cultural differences in student population.
Ability to: • Establish and manage a school program for students with communication disabilities. • Use a variety of current methods, techniques and practices in speech and language therapy. • Compose and comprehend written communication. • Communicate effectively with students, parents and district personnel, both orally and in writing and through email. • Properly use and care for materials, supplies, and equipment employed in performing services as a speech and language therapist. • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. • Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students. • Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments. • Work effectively with a diverse population of students. • Travel to other sites and locations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment: School site environment (including classroom during observations); driving vehicle to conduct work.
Physical Abilities: Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; able to carry needed materials.
Hazards: Contact (at times) with disgruntled individuals.