School Speech Language Pathologist
Tinley Park, IL
Access Healthcare
6x7 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (School)

Location: Tinley Park, Illinois
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 19 weeks

Job Description

• Part-time position (2 days per week) at an elementary school.
• Caseload: Approximately 12 students with speech-only needs on IEPs and 7 students receiving RtI services for minor articulation errors.
• Work hours: 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM (flexible).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard for SLP roles (typically 1+ years). No higher requirement indicated.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or equivalent certification for Speech Language Pathologists.
• State License (Illinois) verification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate and Credential as applicable.
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP if applicable).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fingerprinting via Illinois IL VECHS system required prior to start.
• Mandatory Reporter Training (Illinois Mandated Reporter Training) required and must be updated annually.
• Educational Services - FERPA acknowledgment required annually.
• State-specific searches including Illinois Sex Offender Register and State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start (required by Illinois schools).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (required by Illinois schools).
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Drug testing only if specifically requested by the client.
• Flu vaccination only if required by client.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete fingerprinting and have clearance on file prior to start.
• Returning candidates with less than one year break in service may not need to repeat fingerprinting, physical exam, or TB test.
• Various state and facility-specific forms related to Illinois educational services and Faith’s Law must be completed prior to start.

Schedule and Caseload Summary

| Days per Week | Hours | Caseload Details |
|---------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| 2 | 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM (flexible) | 12 students with speech-only IEPs, 7 students with RtI minor articulation errors |

This position is ideal for Speech Language Pathologists interested in a part-time travel contract role within an educational setting in Illinois.