Speech Language Pathologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Develop and deliver speech and language therapy services to a caseload of students at Hope Learning Academy, Hope Therapeutic Day Academy, and Hope Vocational Academy.

• Actively participate as a member of students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams.

• Design and execute speech and language IEP objectives.

• Support and motivate teachers and staff to integrate and enhance functional communication in daily activities.

• Provide ongoing and consistent services across all programs.

• Facilitate speech and language therapy sessions inside or outside the classroom, either individually or in groups, as specified in students’ IEPs.

• Draft and implement IEP present levels and goal proposals.

• Communicate information clearly and effectively during IEP meetings.

• Ensure adherence to all IEP service minute requirements related to speech and language therapy.

• Order, create, and oversee Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources.

• Educate teachers and staff on the effective use of AAC devices in educational and residential environments.

• Design and develop visuals and other assistive tools and devices.

• Perform formal and informal speech and language assessments as deemed necessary by the IEP team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or applicants in their Clinical Fellowship Year.

• Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License at the time of hire.

• Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) plan with profit sharing and matching contributions.

• Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement.