Speech Language Pathologist

Ampersand Therapy

$104K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School SLP endorsement
  • Valid Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation SLP license
  • Master's Degree in Speech Language Therapy from an accredited college
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Preferred: School-based experience, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy services to assigned students
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with student needs
  • Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation
  • Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student communication
  • Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to service recommendations
  • Maintain compliant and confidential student records
  • Support a range of student communication needs across school settings

Benefits

  • Benefits available for 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced staff
  • Impactful role in student success within community
  • Access to various resources for effective therapy delivery
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Range:

$50-65/hour

Job Description:

Up to $65/hour | Vernon Hills, IL | [redacted] School Year | Full-time and Long-Term Coverage Positions Available

Position Details:
  • Full Time and Long-Term Coverage Positions Available
  • Location: Exceptional Learners Collaborative
  • Setting: High School and Transitional
  • Starting August 2026
  • 1.0 FTE, M-F


About the Role
Hello, Speech Language Pathologists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring full-time and long-term coverage Speech Language Pathologists for a school setting in Vernon Hills, IL. In this role, you'll play a critical part in student success by administering evaluations, developing and implementing therapy plans, providing speech and language services, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teams to support student outcomes.

What You'll Do
  • Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy services to assigned students
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with student needs and IEP goals
  • Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation and data
  • Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student communication and learning
  • Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to service recommendations
  • Maintain compliant and confidential student records in accordance with regulations
  • Support a range of student communication needs across school settings
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support student success


What We're Looking For
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School SLP endorsement
  • Valid Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation SLP license
  • Master's Degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in Speech Language Therapy
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required


Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

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