Speech Language Pathologist at Springfield School District 186

 REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)

SIGN ON BONUS:  For the 2025-2026 school year a sign on bonus will be provided to new hires.

The first installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the successful candidate’s start date (sign on bonus will be prorated).

The second installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid on the first paycheck in June 2026, following the successful candidate’s first year (sign on bonus will be prorated).

If the employee does not complete 4 years, they will be responsible for repayment of the prorated amount ($1,000.00 per year).      

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, endorsed in Speech Language Pathology

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain a referral, screening and diagnostic system to identify students in need of speech and language services
2. Fulfill the ISBE requirements for a speech-language case study evaluation
3. Schedule, with the cooperation of the principal and classroom teachers, those students needing therapy, implement appropriate program
4. Counsel each student with respect to future educational and/or vocational potential
5. Offer consultative services to school personnel regarding students receiving therapy
6. Arrange meetings with parents or guardians for observation of therapy and/or informative conferences
7. Attend staffing on students where speech and/or language may be involved or when professional counsel may be sought
8. Assist with in-service training of school personnel
9. Prepare necessary local and state reports as directed
10. Perform other duties as assigned