Elementary School Speech Language Pathologist
Zion, Illinois
Beach Park Central Consolidated School District 3

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist School

Location

• Beach Park, Illinois
• Elementary School Setting
• Age Group: Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: Approximately 6 weeks (43 days)
• Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Day shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
• Caseload Size: 20-30 students
• Open to Candidates in Clinical Fellowship Year (CFs)

Job Description

• Position covers the 2026-2027 school year
• Start date: New School Year (NSY)
• Provide speech-language pathology services to elementary-aged children

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Illinois

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start, or negative chest x-ray if prior positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Physical exam required within 90 days of start (Illinois state mandate)
• Flu vaccination and other immunizations as required by client (not always mandatory)
• Drug testing only if specifically requested by client

Additional Requirements

• Fingerprinting must be completed through designated Illinois VECHS process prior to start
• Candidate must bring completed fingerprinting form to fingerprint appointment
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Harassment Prevention Training certificate accepted if renewed through school or approved vendors
• Educational Services State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements (PEL with LBS1 Endorsement for Special Education)
• FERPA training and acknowledgment (annual update required)
• Skills checklist required for clinical staff (not required for non-clinical roles)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Competency exams are not required unless specifically requested by the school
• Drug screens are not routinely required unless requested by the client
• Fingerprint clearance results must be obtained before the assignment start date; clearance turnaround may take up to 15 days
• Returning candidates may not need to resubmit certain forms if no new employers have been added since last assignment

This position is ideal for licensed Speech Language Pathologists seeking a short-term travel contract in an elementary school setting within Illinois, with a focus on providing therapy services to young children.