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Northwestern Illinois Association

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Job in Algonquin Gr8Jobs

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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$81,231 / year median in Illinois

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Northwestern Illinois Association seeks a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist-Bilingual Spanish to deliver school-based services across member districts. The SLP will assess and treat speech, language, and communication needs for diverse learners, contribute to IEP development, and collaborate closely with teachers, related service staff, and families. This role supports multiple school sites, requires strong Spanish-English skills, and offers ongoing professional development within a collaborative, student-centered special education cooperative. Responsibilities Provide bilingual Spanish-English speech and language assessments for students in member school districts Deliver individual and group speech-language therapy aligned with IEP goals Participate in IEP meetings, contributing evaluation results and treatment recommendations Collaborate with teachers, psychologists, and related service providers on intervention plans Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and compliance with special education regulations Communicate regularly with families and caregivers, providing strategies for home support Travel between assigned schools within the cooperative's service area Use culturally responsive practices to support diverse learners, including Spanish-speaking students Support
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processes with consultation and short-term interventions Engage in ongoing professional development and regional collaboration offered by NIA Required Skills Bilingual Spanish-English communication Speech and language assessment Individual and group speech therapy IEP development and documentation School-based special education collaboration Progress monitoring and data collection Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) basics Culturally responsive practice Family and caregiver communication Case management within school settings