Speech Language Pathologist (Travel)
About The Position
LOCATION: TBD CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s) SIGN ON BONUS: For the 2025-2026 school year a sign on bonus will be provided to new hires. The first installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the successful candidate’s start date. The second installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid on the first paycheck in June 2026, following the successful candidate’s first year. If the employee does not complete 4 years, they will be responsible for repayment of the prorated amount ($1,000.00 per year). REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, endorsed in Speech Language Pathology RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech and language services Fulfill the ISBE requirements for a speech-language case study evaluation Schedule, with the cooperation of the principal and classroom teachers, those students needing therapy, implement appropriate program Counsel each student with respect to future educational and/or vocational potential Offer consultative services to school personnel regarding students receiving therapy Arrange meetings with parents or guardians for observation of therapy and/or informative conferences Attend staffing on students where speech and/or language may be involved or when professional counsel may be sought Assist with in-service training of school personnel Prepare necessary local and state reports as directed Perform other duties as assigned APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2025-2026 District 186 180-day calendar SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_24-25 to view the SEA Salary Schedule (the SEA Certified Salary Schedule for 25-26 is currently being reviewed/approved) HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on “Click here to view job postings and apply” follow online instructions OR Refer application and resume to: Gina McLaughlin-Schurman Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Springfield Public Schools District 186 3063 Fiat Avenue Springfield, IL 62703 217-525-3006
Requirements
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, endorsed in Speech Language Pathology
Responsibilities
- Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech and language services
- Fulfill the ISBE requirements for a speech-language case study evaluation
- Schedule, with the cooperation of the principal and classroom teachers, those students needing therapy, implement appropriate program
- Counsel each student with respect to future educational and/or vocational potential
- Offer consultative services to school personnel regarding students receiving therapy
- Arrange meetings with parents or guardians for observation of therapy and/or informative conferences
- Attend staffing on students where speech and/or language may be involved or when professional counsel may be sought
- Assist with in-service training of school personnel
- Prepare necessary local and state reports as directed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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