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Speech Language Pathologist SLP
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What they do
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
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Staff Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar 10 Month Position, 12 Month Pay. School Location 621 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085. Full-Time or Part-Time work availableResponsibilities:
Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations. Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset. Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload. Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP. Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly. Compensated Intrastate Travel Required.Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program. Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed.Compensation & Benefits:
In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.For more information visit:
https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category. $70,000 - $75,000 a year.About Menta Academy North:
At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care. Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don't just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.Students Served:
PK-21 Professional Associations and/orPartnerships:
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta's office.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance