Speech-Language Pathologist-Illinois (Freshers welcome)

Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Location: Illinois

Position Type: Direct Placement
Pay Range: Excellent Great benefits
Schedule: Flexible Opportunity for a 4-day work week with a caseload to hit 40 hours per week

Join Our Dynamic Team and Make an Impact!

Are you an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of students? We're seeking a passionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide high-quality services and contribute to the growth of our newly launched speech services.

In this direct placement role, you'll have the flexibility to create a schedule that fits your work-life balance while earning a competitive salary. With a caseload that ensures 40 hours a week, you'll have the opportunity to work with diverse students and contribute to an innovative, forward-thinking team.

What You'll Do:

• Provide top-tier, direct speech-language therapy to students in therapy room settings.
• Conduct both standard and non-standardized assessments, analyze results, and develop comprehensive reports to evaluate strengths and areas of concern in motor speech, fluency, voice, language, literacy, pragmatics, and dysphagia.
• Create child and family-centered, strength-based treatment plans designed for meaningful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with IEP, ETR, and progress monitoring procedures in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Collect daily data and adapt therapy to student performance trends, ensuring consistent progress.
• Attend IEP and MFE meetings, providing timely and necessary documentation to the team.
• Collaborate with staff and interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic support for each student's development.
• Guide and educate staff, primary care providers, and educational team members in classroom strategies that ensure skill generalization and recognize when a referral for a speech and language evaluation is needed.
• Organize, follow, and communicate a daily schedule to building leaders and department supervisors.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Illinois SLP License
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) No CF candidates, please.
• Ability to meet the 30 billable hours per week requirement.
• Strong self-starter with a growth-oriented mindset, who thrives in an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
• Comfortable and confident working with a diverse workforce.
• Must be forward-thinking and adaptable this is a newly launched speech services program, and your input will be valued in shaping its future!

Preferred:

• Credentials with multiple insurance companies.
• ABA/Behavioral background or dual certification.
• Pediatric experience, particularly with special needs populations such as autism.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work schedule, including the option for a 4-day workweek.
• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary Great benefits
• Opportunity for Growth: Be part of a growing speech services program, where your expertise will shape the future of services provided to students.
• Impact: Make a difference in the lives of students with a range of needs while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become an integral part of our innovative and growing team. Let's shape the future of speech-language therapy together!

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