SLP | Gages Lake, IL | Speech Language Pathology

Job Description

Blazer Jobs is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a school-based team in Gages Lake, Illinois. We partner with school districts nationwide to connect exceptional education professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can make a lasting impact on students. Our team specializes in supporting school-based clinicians by providing access to rewarding assignments, professional resources, and dedicated support throughout their placement.

If you are a passionate SLP looking for an opportunity to support student communication, improve outcomes, and make a meaningful difference in a school community, we would love to connect with you.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation, therapy, and consultation services for students in a school-based setting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' communication development, academic success, and overall educational experience.

• Evaluate students to identify speech, language, communication, and related needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with student goals and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students across assigned grade levels
• Complete assessments, evaluations, progress reports, and required documentation
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers
• Provide evidence-based interventions targeting articulation, language development, fluency, social communication, and other areas of need
• Monitor student progress and adjust therapy strategies as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
• Collaborate with educational teams to ensure students receive appropriate services and accommodations
• Support an inclusive learning environment that encourages student growth and independence

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Valid Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), as required for school-based practice
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or completion of required Clinical Fellowship requirements
• Completion of required supervised clinical experience
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based service delivery models
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills