Part-Time, Speech and Language Pathologist; FTE

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

Job Description

Start Date: 08.10.2026

• Responsible To:
  Director of Special Education
• Location:
  
  Freshman and Upper Campus - traveling is required
• Calendar: 180‑Day / School‑Year Employee
• Daily
  
  Schedule:
  
  Periods 1-5, Monday through Friday: 3 periods of SLP services, 1 period of case management & 1 prep period

Benefits:
Eligible for paid leave. Not eligible for medical benefits.

Salary:
Please see the McHenry Community High School Educators’ Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information.

• A Speech Language Pathologist endorsement is required
• A master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Speech‑Language Association is required
• Ability to train students, staff, and parents on augmentative communication devices and assistive technology

• Must perform all responsibilities, classroom and supervisory, in a professional manner as expected of all district educators.
• Provide high‑quality direct speech‑language therapy services to high school students according to students’ IEPs and 504 plans.
• Conduct assessments, analyze results, and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in the areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and language development.
• Train students, staff, and parents on augmentative communication devices and assistive technology.
• Coordinate or serve as a member of an educational planning team.
• Serve as a resource to school staff members in developing a balanced program for oral communication, language skills, and speech improvement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff to implement therapy recommendations in students’ daily activities.
• Increase parents’ understanding and participation in resolving their student’s needs and informing them of appropriate resources available.
• Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and goals, goal updates, and speech/language evaluations.
• Attend IEP meetings, re‑evaluations, and evaluations as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely records to monitor student progress.
• Assess student progress toward targets and standards to provide feedback to students, parents, and educational teams.
• Understanding various formal and informal assessment strategies and using them to support the continuous development of students.
• Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
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