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Position Type:

Student Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted:

8/20/2026

Location:

District Employee Date Available:

08/28/2026

Closing Date:

NA District:

Steger School District 194

JOB TITLE:

Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION

Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School

SUPERVISOR

Principal and Director of Student Services FLSA Status:

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Benefit Fact Sheet

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluating students' speech and language skills; providing therapeutic intervention to identified students; consulting with staff and/or parents regarding speech and language functioning in the educational setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. Identifies and evaluates students with speech and language impairments. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech and language impaired children. Participates in the determination of eligibility for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment. Participates in the teacher and parent conferences including multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings and Annual Reviews. Develops and implements IEPs for all students eligible for special education and related services in the area of speech and language impairment. Provides intervention support for students in the speech RtI process. Team teaches with classroom teachers when appropriate. Completes required documentation and reports, including Medicaid billing, case notes, and related service logs. Participates on case study and collaboration teams as needed. Facilitates curriculum and instructional modifications.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The role requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Occasional travel to various school locations required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature and noise are relatively nonexistent Work is performed in an environment where health hazards may occur Occasional need for work outside the normal hours/days

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with: Speech Language Pathologist (teaching or non-teaching) endorsement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

EVALUATION

The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel by the Director of Student Services