Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Granite City, IL

A full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position is available to provide comprehensive therapy services to elementary students (grades K-5) within a school setting in the Granite City, IL area. This contract assignment spans the full school year, delivering 6-hour days from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments, develop, and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs.
• Provide direct and indirect speech therapy services to elementary-aged children.
• Collaborate with educators and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
• Participate in paid team meetings and complete administrative duties.
• Maintain compliance with district guidelines and documentation standards.
• Potential supervision responsibilities depending on candidate status.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.
• Illinois SLP license and Professional Educator License (PEL) required.
• Experience working with pediatric populations and delivering teletherapy services is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with school-based therapy models and caseload management.
• Ability to work effectively within an itinerant service model if assigned.
• Proficiency in IEP documentation and willingness to engage in district-provided training.

Additional Information:

• The district utilizes a workload model focusing on elementary students.
• Dedicated therapy space and support resources are available.
• Orientation and training on district systems will be provided.
• Interviews conducted via Zoom, with immediate hiring decisions possible.

This role offers an opportunity to impact students communication skills while working in a supportive educational environment. Qualified candidates interested in this school-based SLP role are encouraged to apply promptly to initiate the interview process.