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Copy Of Speech Language Pathologist

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Lyons, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/24/2026

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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.

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Job Description

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:
Exempt Union/Non-Union:
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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