Speech Language Pathologist UChicago Charter School Corp

Position: Speech Language Pathologist - 2026/2027 School Year (UChicago Charter School Corp)
About the Campus:

The University of Chicago Charter School is a neighborhood charter school on the South Side of Chicago, operated by the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute. Comprised of three campuses spanning all grades from early childhood through high school, UChicago Charter is a PreK to 12 superhighway that empowers students to RISE to excellence at every level, cultivating critical thinkers and leaders for success in college and in life.

North Kenwood/Oakland, founded in 1998, educates children from prekindergarten to grade five. Donoghue, created in 2005, also serves children from prekindergarten to grade five. Woodlawn, established in 2006, educates students from grade six to grade twelve.

Position Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for prevention, assessment, intervention, program design, data collection/analysis, and compliance of laws and regulations set for students with disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist will also collaborate and consult with school staff and parents regarding interventions and supports for all UChicago Charter School students.

This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide therapeutic services for eligible students using a continuum of service delivery models; integrates speech program into school curriculum.

* Provide diagnostic assessment services to students using the established eligibility and exit criteria set by ASHA.

* Participate in required Domain, FIE, and Annual Review meetings as needed.

* Assist UChicago Charter School administration in developing policies and programs related to speech services; collaborates, communicates, and consults with school staff, teachers, and parents regarding procedures and best practices for students who require speech services.

* Complete compliance activities utilizing UChicago Charter School Impact database by accurately documenting weekly student progress, completing quarterly report cards, finalizing reports in a timely manner, and completing IEPs in collaboration with designated team members; gather and interpret data for individuals and groups.

* Facilitate and participate in professional development activities.

* Other duties as assigned

Position

Qualifications:

* Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of speech pathology/communication disorders is required. Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC) strongly preferred.

* Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology required.

* Previous experience working with children aged 3 to 21 from culturally diverse backgrounds is required.

* Previous experience serving students with a range of disorders and disabilities required.

* Ability to analyze and interpret test data.

* Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals

* Ability to manage a caseload of up to 60 students and maintain accurate and timely records through UChicago Charter School Impact database required.

* Strong written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate the needs of students to teachers and parents.

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

Benefits

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS's commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.