School Speech Language Pathologist
Country Club Hills, IL
AHS Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Country Club Hills, IL

In-Person | Special Education Setting | School-Based
 

Position Details

• Location: Country Club Hills, IL
• Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Setting: In-Person | Private Special Education Day School
• Student Population: Kindergarten through age 22
• Programs: Primarily Skills for Life and Emotional Disabilities (ED)
• Staff-to-Student Ratio: Typically 1:5 or 2:10, with some students receiving dedicated 1:1 support
• SLP Coverage: Sole SLP at the school site
• Student Needs: Special education students with diverse communication, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Pay Rate: $50-$60 per hour 

About the School

This specialized private day school serves students with diverse educational, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.

The school provides individualized instruction and therapeutic support through specialized classrooms, primarily serving students in Skills for Life and Emotional Disabilities (ED) programs.

With small classroom sizes and strong staff-to-student ratios, students receive individualized attention and support. Some students also benefit from dedicated 1:1 staff assistance.

The program emphasizes functional communication, social-emotional development, independence, behavioral regulation, and essential daily living skills.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized speech and language therapy services to special education students from kindergarten through age 22.
• Develop and implement speech-language goals aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Support functional communication, social interaction, pragmatic language, and communication skills necessary for daily living.
• Provide speech-language services to students with emotional, behavioral, developmental, and communication needs.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, classroom staff, behavioral support teams, and other related service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, progress monitoring, and documentation.
• Manage speech-language services independently as the sole SLP at the school site.
• Adapt therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of students in specialized classroom environments.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist License.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement.
• Experience working with special education students, particularly those with emotional disabilities or significant functional communication needs, preferred.

Benefits of Working with PediaStaff

• Weekly pay through direct deposit
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dedicated recruiter and clinical support
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• School-based schedule with holidays and breaks aligned to the school calendar

About PediaStaff

PediaStaff partners with school districts, educational cooperatives, private schools, and specialized education programs nationwide to connect qualified professionals with rewarding opportunities.

As a PediaStaff employee, you'll be hired as a W-2 employee of PediaStaff while working directly at the assigned school. You'll receive ongoing support from your dedicated recruiter and clinical team throughout your assignment.