Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to: Instructional Coordinator

Employment Group: Faculty – TRS

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Year: 10 Months

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Highland Park, IL
• Date Available:
  
  11/23/2026
• Closing Date: 03/17/2027

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) supports the True North mission and is committed to the possibilities in every learner, every day. The SLP provides assessment, intervention, consultation, and collaborative problem-solving to support the communication needs of students across age and ability levels. This role partners with students, families, classroom teams, and district staff to promote effective instruction, facilitate communication access, and enhance student participation in inclusive educational environments.

The SLP may provide services across multiple school sites within member districts, including support for students with complex communication support needs and those requiring augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.

• Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience working with learners with complex communication support needs, including students with autism
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication systems and strategies
• Experience providing SLP services across multiple school sites or districts preferred
• Training or experience in integrated-assistive technology and AAC systems
• Experience supporting inclusive communication practices across age and ability levels

• Knowledge of speech and language development, communication disorders, and evidence-based intervention practices
• Knowledge of assessment tools, procedures, and interpretation methods for students across age and ability levels
• Knowledge of AAC systems, including low-, mid-, and high-tech systems
• Knowledge of integrated-assistive technology (I-AT) tools, access methods, and feature-matching principles
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive communication practices
• Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements governing speech-language pathology services in school settings

• Skill in conducting comprehensive communication assessments and synthesizing data for instructional planning
• Skill in delivering direct intervention to support speech, language, and pragmatic communication development
• Skill in implementing AAC systems, including vocabulary selection, organization, and instructional integration
• Skill in coaching and consulting with educators, families, and teams to support communication access
• Skill in using technology, including AAC devices, software, and applications that support communication development
• Skill in maintaining accurate documentation, service notes, and evaluation reports

• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of transdisciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both oral and written formats
• Ability to adapt to varied instructional environments and support students across multiple school sites
• Ability to problem-solve collaboratively and contribute to inclusive service delivery models
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules across sites, and meet required timelines
• Ability to build strong partnerships with families, private providers, and district staff to support consistent communication practices

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned that are reasonably related to the position.

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