Atlantis Academy·Lake County, Illinois
Provide high-quality, customized speech therapy services to K-12 students in a special education setting to improve communication and language development. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, writing IEP goals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families.
$90,000 - $130,000 /year based on experience PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs [https://careers.chancelight.com/spectrum-center-schools-and-programs/], a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered, outcomes-focused environment — and you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals through communication and language development — We Should Talk! 📲
As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students in order to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals, attending IEP meetings and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.
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Requires a Master's degree in speech pathology and a valid or pending SLP credential. Candidates should have experience working with children with diverse needs, including autism and emotional behavioral disorders, in a special education environment.
Market context
In Illinois, Speech Language Pathologist roles are typically in steady demand in schools and special education settings, especially for candidates with experience supporting children with autism and emotional behavioral disorders. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, a valid or pending SLP credential, and comfort working across diverse student needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure timing and special education experience before applying.