About this role
Position Details
Position: Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist
Grade Levels: 3rd–8th Grade
Setting: Onsite
School Year: September 1, 2026 – May 28, 2027
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the School This is a small, tight-knit school community where staff work closely together to support student success. With new leadership in place, this is an exciting time to join the team and contribute to the district's continued growth.
The school is looking for an SLP who is active, innovative, and creative in their approach to therapy. Rather than relying heavily on pre-packaged programs or worksheets, the ideal clinician will bring engaging, individualized, and functional therapy approaches to the school setting.
Caseload & Student Population The SLP will primarily support:
Students in grades 3rd–8th
Mostly general education students
Students with mild to moderate communication disorders
A variety of speech and language needs
The district does not have specialized speech-language programs, making this a great opportunity for a clinician who enjoys creating individualized interventions based on each student's unique needs.
Responsibilities
Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students in grades 3–8
Evaluate students and contribute to eligibility determinations
Develop individualized speech and language goals and treatment plans
Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with educational teams
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers
Create engaging, functional, and individualized therapy activities
Utilize creative and innovative approaches to address student communication needs
Contribute ideas and strategies as the district continues developing its programs and services
What They're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who:
Is forward-thinking and innovative
Enjoys creating engaging therapy activities rather than relying on "canned" programs
Is creative and active in their clinical approach
Enjoys collaborating with teachers and school teams
Is excited about the opportunity to grow with a district during a period of transition
Values working within a small, supportive, and community-oriented school environment
Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) through ISBE required
Illinois IDFPR Speech-Language Pathologist license required
Previous school-based experience preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Creative and student-centered clinical approach
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary ranging from $58,000–$70,000
Comprehensive benefits package available including 401k with matching, free health insurance, free CEUs, classroom stipends, and PTO
Dental and vision
Full-time school-year position
Supportive and collaborative school environment
Opportunity to help shape speech-language services within a growing district
Ongoing support and advocacy from the AnthroMed team
Why Join This Opportunity? This isn't just another school-based SLP position. You'll have the opportunity to grow with a district that is entering an exciting period of transition and development.
You'll be joining a small, close-knit school community where your ideas and clinical perspective can make a real difference. You'll also have the benefit of working alongside an existing AnthroMed clinician in the district, providing an established connection and additional support.
If you're an SLP who is creative, innovative, collaborative, and excited to help shape something meaningful, we'd love to connect with you!