Speech Language Pathologist(Full-Time)

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Fox Lake Area
Schedule: Full-time | 26/27 School Year
Caseload: 25–30 students
Pay: Up to $75 per hour

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare SLP opportunity where you have true autonomy, strong parent support, and a district that actually listens. You’ll work in a student-first environment with zero unnecessary pressure—just a shared focus on doing what’s right for kids.

Role Overview

This position serves a split caseload of early childhood and middle school students, all high-functioning and primarily needing support in:

• Articulation
• Expressive/Receptive Language
• Basic AAC usage
• 3 days/week: Early Childhood (dedicated office space)
• 2 days/week: Middle School (shared office space)
• Buildings are 5 minutes apart (same street)

All services are pull-out, with additional opportunity to push into Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms to proactively support early development and reduce long-term caseload needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide speech-language therapy aligned with IEP goals
• Manage a caseload of 25–30 students
• Conduct evaluations and write IEPs
• Collaborate with parents and staff (highly supportive community)
• Attend and contribute to IEP meetings
• Proactively support early learners through classroom push-in
• Utilize tools like Embrace for documentation and service tracking

First Week Experience

You’ll start 5 days before students arrive to:

• Get trained on systems (including Embrace)
• Review IEP structures and expectations
• Learn district processes and key contacts
• Build relationships with leadership and staff
• Get fully organized before day one

What Makes This District Different

• Welcoming: Staff greet students daily—strong sense of community
• Flexible: No rigid structure—manage your schedule and service delivery your way
• Creative: Freedom in therapy methods, IEP execution, and parent collaboration
• Supportive: Parents are engaged and positive; administration is low-pressure and student-focused
• Voice Matters: Your ideas are heard and often implemented

Qualifications

• Illinois SLP License (or eligibility)
• Open to Clinical Fellows (CF) – CF supervision provided by Spotter
• Experience in school-based settings preferred but not required

Key Skills for Success

• Strong articulation therapy foundation
• Working knowledge of AAC devices (basic level)
• Ability to think creatively and independently
• High level of initiative and ownership

Who Thrives Here

Someone who wants freedom to do great work without bureaucracy.
If you’re proactive, thoughtful, and care about long-term student impact—this is your kind of role.