Speech-Language Pathologist

Position Details

• Position:
  Speech-Language Pathologist – Full-Year FMLA/Maternity Leave Coverage
• Grade Levels:
  Primarily 9th–12th Grade
• Schedule:
  
  4 days per week
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 7.5 hours per day
• Setting:
  Onsite
• School Assignment:
  Split between two high schools
• Calendar:
  Follows the regular school calendar
• Student
  
  Schedule:
  
  SLP is not expected to work when students are not in attendance
• Start/End Dates:
  Full-year coverage; exact dates to be determined

Depending on the school assignment, the daily schedule will be approximately:

• 7:45 AM–3:15 PM, with bell times of 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
• 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, with bell times of 8:10 AM–3:10 PM

Two Wednesdays per month are student half-days with professional development/in-service programming for staff. Wednesdays may not be ideal for this position due to the reduced student schedule and the need to maintain service minutes.

The anticipated caseload is approximately 35 students, primarily consisting of high school students.

The caseload currently includes:

• Primarily 9th grade students
• Students in grades 9–12
• Some students participating in specialized programming, including Foundations and center-based services
• Approximately 4 students receiving direct speech-language services
• Remaining students are primarily consultative
• Some students transitioning from 8th grade may no longer require speech-language services

The district is currently finalizing the caseload and exact student assignments.

The SLP will be responsible for:

• Providing direct speech-language therapy services
• Providing consultative speech-language services
• Managing an assigned caseload of approximately 35 students
• Attending IEP meetings
• Writing and developing speech-language IEP goals
• Updating existing goals and developing new goals as appropriate
• Tracking and meeting monthly service minutes
• Monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate documentation
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other related service providers

• Dedicated office space at both school locations
• Schools are located close enough to make traveling between locations convenient
• Easy access between the two schools for providing services
• Easy IEP used for IEP documentation
• Power School used as the student information system
• Collaborative school-based environment
• Pay rate between $48-$57/hour

The ideal SLP will be comfortable balancing direct and consultative services and working primarily with high school students. Strong organization and time-management skills are important for ensuring that monthly service minutes, IEP responsibilities, and caseload management remain on track.

• Appropriate Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist licensure and school-based credentials required
• Previous school-based or high school experience preferred
• Strong IEP writing and documentation skills
• Ability to provide both direct and consultative services
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working across two school locations

At Anthro Med Education, we support school-based clinicians throughout their assignments with ongoing mentorship, advocacy, and professional resources. You'll have the opportunity to step into an established caseload with dedicated workspace at both schools and a clear transition into the role.

If you're an SLP looking for a consistent 4-day-per-week schedule and a full-year maternity leave assignment, we'd love to connect with you!