School Speech Therapist | Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL
Bilingual Therapies Schools - SLP Contract 7 days ago Apply

This contract position is for a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) serving in a therapeutic center located near Chicago, IL. The role is designed to cover an FMLA leave for the remainder of the school year, providing specialized support within a special education cooperative.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct diagnostic evaluations for students referred for speech and language assessments.
  • Manage a small caseload of approximately 9-10 early childhood (EC) students, servicing them twice weekly in the afternoon.
  • Allocate scheduled time for detailed report writing and documentation of student progress.
  • Participate in meetings related to student care and educational planning.
  • Provide in-person, hands-on services; virtual service delivery is not an option.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Valid Speech-Language Pathology certification and licensure.
  • Experience working in educational or therapeutic settings, particularly with early childhood special education populations.
  • Strong assessment, diagnostic, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in meetings.
  • Commitment to delivering in-person clinical services, especially in a therapeutic center environment.

Location:

  • Burbank, Illinois, within a Therapeutic Center part of the Special Education Cooperative serving the local school district.

This assignment offers the opportunity to work directly with students requiring specialized speech-language services in a structured, supportive setting. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in a contract role with a focus on diagnostic evaluations and early childhood caseload management, please consider applying promptly.

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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