Speech Language Pathologist 26-27 School Year ASAP Start

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a specialized educational program serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade in the Oak Forest, IL area. The program provides a language-rich learning environment designed to support students with significant communication needs and other complex learning and developmental needs.

The SLP will collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to support students' communication, academic participation, social-emotional development, and functional independence.

Program Highlights

• A language-rich learning environment focused on developing meaningful communication skills.
• Services for students with significant communication disorders and/or autism.
• Support for students who may have emotional regulation needs.
• A functional academic curriculum incorporating the Common Core Essential Elements.
• Assessment through the state's alternate assessment for eligible students.
• Support for high school students working toward a certificate of completion rather than a traditional diploma.
• Programming that prepares eligible students for post-12th-grade transition services and increased independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy to students across Pre-K–12th grade.
• Evaluate students' communication skills and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Implement individualized therapy plans based on students' educational and communication needs.
• Support receptive, expressive, pragmatic, and functional communication skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education teams to integrate communication goals into the academic environment.
• Support students who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and other communication supports, as appropriate.
• Help students develop functional communication skills for academic, social, behavioral, and transition-related settings.
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, progress monitoring, and documentation.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to promote consistency across settings.
• Provide strategies and consultation to staff to support students' communication and emotional regulation needs.
• Help prepare students for increased independence and post-secondary transition opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal SLP is compassionate, collaborative, and comfortable working with students who have complex communication and developmental needs. Experience working with autism, significant communication disorders, AAC, and special education populations is highly valued.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Appropriate Illinois SLP licensure/certification.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Experience in a school-based setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary special education team.

Tanya Diaz-Gonzalez

770-758-2481

tanya.diaz-[email protected]

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.

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