Speech Language Pathologist
Maywood, IL
RCM HealthCare Travel
5x8 hrs

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Hourly Rate: $48.00 – $56.00 per hour

Location:
Bellwood, IL
Onsite

Position Summary
RCM Health Care Services is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to support students at an elementary school near Bellwood, IL for the 2026-2027 school year. This position serves students in grades K–5 and offers a manageable caseload of approximately 35 students, along with a small number of RTI/MTSS support students. Join a collaborative school team dedicated to helping students achieve communication and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Hours per week: 35 hours
• Contract length: 2026–2027 school year

• Key Duties:

• Provide speech-language evaluations, therapy services, and educational support to students in grades K–5
• Deliver services to students with expressive language, receptive language, pragmatic language, articulation, phonology, and fluency needs
• Support a small number of RTI/MTSS students through intervention and consultation services
• Manage a caseload of approximately 35 students
• Provide services within a 3rd-grade instructional classroom serving students with cross-categorical needs
• Serve as case manager for students receiving speech-language services only, typically 5–10 students
• Maintain accurate therapy documentation, progress reports, and IEP-related records
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers to support student success

Requirements

• Education

• Required: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license through IDFPR
• Required: Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) through ISBE
• Preferred: Previous school-based Speech Language Pathology experience

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of speech and language disorders in school-aged children
• Experience supporting students with language, articulation, phonological, fluency, and pragmatic communication needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage caseload responsibilities, documentation, and case management duties
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary educational team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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