School Speech Language Pathologist -Supervision and Assessment
About The Position
BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist for a temporary school-based assignment from December 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. The position focuses on comprehensive speech-language evaluations and clinical supervision of up to two Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs). The program serves students in self-contained special education classrooms across Pre-K, elementary, and junior high school. Students have diverse communication needs, including receptive and expressive language disorders, complex communication needs, and varying levels of AAC support. The clinician will work onsite during regular school hours, 4–5 days per week, and collaborate with educational teams and families. Key clinical areas include AAC, functional communication, language, and complex communication needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution.
- Active Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Current Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with an appropriate endorsement.
- Previous experience supervising Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.
- Documentation of completed supervision-specific professional development or training that meets applicable state and professional requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with AAC assessment, intervention, and implementation.
- Experience conducting comprehensive speech-language evaluations in school-based settings.
- Knowledge of IDEA, special education eligibility requirements, IEP development, and progress monitoring.
- Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, written communication, and professional documentation practices.
- Ability to manage evaluation responsibilities while providing consistent and effective SLPA supervision.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary educational teams.
Nice To Haves
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
- Experience working with students with significant communication needs in self-contained special education classrooms.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations for students in self-contained Pre-K, elementary, and junior high school special education programs.
- Administer, score, and interpret standardized and informal assessments, language samples, observations, and other diagnostic tools.
- Complete comprehensive evaluation reports, eligibility documentation, and recommendations within mandated timelines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, eligibility conferences, IEP meetings, and collaborative consultations.
- Provide ongoing clinical supervision and professional guidance to up to two SLPAs in accordance with applicable Illinois requirements and professional standards.
- Observe SLPA service delivery, review clinical documentation, and provide feedback and professional support.
- Assist SLPAs with intervention planning, IEP implementation, progress monitoring, data collection, and clinical decision-making.
- Provide consultation on AAC assessment, device selection, implementation, and intervention strategies.
- Support the development and implementation of functional communication strategies for students with complex communication needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to promote consistent communication supports across educational environments.
- Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, supervision activities, student progress, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure services and supervision adhere to district policies, professional ethics, and applicable state and federal regulations.
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