Find & Apply For Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Pay:

Starting at $70/hour for CCC-SLPs , with higher rates available depending on district, location, experience, and placement needs. Direct and indirect time are paid at the same hourly rate, including therapy, evaluations, paperwork, documentation, and other approved school-based responsibilities.

Position type:

1099 contract

Schedule:

Full-time, part-time, and short-term opportunities available.

Location:

In-person school-based placements across Illinois, with opportunities based on district needs and therapist location A note about Braxy Braxy Speech Therapy is a small, clinician-owned practice — not a large staffing agency or faceless recruiting company. Braxy was founded and is led by Bradi O'Rourke, a practicing ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist who understands the realities of school-based therapy because she has lived them. When you work with Braxy, you work directly with a fellow clinician. We advocate for strong rate and placement fit, help coordinate contracts, onboarding, and billing, and provide support without the corporate agency feel. You get the structure and organization of an agency with the heart, advocacy, and understanding of an SLP-owned practice. About the role Braxy Speech Therapy is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists to provide school-based speech and language services to students in Illinois. This posting is for an in-person 1099 school-based position near the listed location, but we encourage SLPs throughout Illinois to apply as we have positions all across Illinois. We have full-time, part-time, and short-term opportunities available across the state. We are also open to speaking with SLPs in their clinical fellowship year, depending on district needs and supervision fit. As a school-based SLP, you will support students with speech, language, communication, and educational needs so they can participate more fully in the classroom and school environment. What you'll do Provide speech-language therapy services in an Illinois school setting Deliver services aligned with student IEPs Conduct speech and language evaluations as needed Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals Maintain accurate documentation, service logs, progress notes, and therapy records Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and IEP teams Participate in IEP meetings and support educational planning when appropriate Provide services during both direct and indirect school-based time Who we're looking for Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license, or eligibility/willingness to obtain Illinois Professional Educator License, or eligibility/willingness to obtain

ASHA CCC-SLP

preferred Clinical Fellows may be considered depending on district fit and supervision needs Previous school-based or pediatric experience preferred Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills A genuine passion for supporting students, families, and school teams Why work with Braxy Starting pay at $70/hour for CCC-SLPs (can vary based on district) Direct and indirect time paid at the same hourly rate Full-time, part-time, and short-term contract opportunities Ability to share your preferred location, travel radius, schedule, caseload type, and grade levels Placement matching based on fit, not just filling a slot Support from a practicing SLP who understands the work Small, clinician-owned company with a personal and responsive feel Neurodiversity-affirming, student-centered values Regular check-ins and support so you are not thrown into a placement alone Contracts, onboarding, and district billing coordinated for you Districts and areas we serve Braxy places SLPs within school districts across

Southern Illinois:

the Metro East (Belleville, Alton, Edwardsville), Effingham, Mt. Vernon, Centralia, Carbondale, Marion, Harrisburg, Robinson, and the rural far-southern districts down to Cairo. These smaller and rural districts are often the hardest to staff and the ones that need a great SLP the most. Specific placements depend on district needs, therapist location, availability, and caseload fit. Sign-on bonus and referral incentive Braxy is offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for SLPs who sign on with us for a full-time position before the end of August. We are also offering a $1,000 referral incentive for anyone who refers an SLP to Braxy and that referral results in a full time signed contract. Additional terms and eligibility details will be provided during the hiring process. To apply Submit your application, and you will receive a short follow-up form to tell us more about your location, travel radius, availability, preferred grade levels, start date, and ideal caseload. Even if we do not have the perfect match today, we will keep you in our network and reach out when the right district opportunity becomes available.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person