Union Ridge School District 86

Job Description

Job Title:                Speech & Language Pathologist  (Preschool - Eighth Grade) (1.0 FTE) for the 2026-27 School Year

Job Goal:                To conduct evaluations, eligibility and IEP meetings and provide direct therapy and consultation services to children.

Reports to:              Principal

Qualifications:        Valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator’s License with Speech Language Pathology endorsement

Evaluation:             The Speech & Language Pathologist will be evaluated by the Principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and remediation of communicative disorders 
• Complete case study evaluations and determine eligibility within an MTSS framework
• Knowledge of IEP policy and procedures, competence with IDEA rules/regulations
• Provide direct instruction and/or consultation with assistive technology devices 
• Provide co-treatment with other related service providers whenever appropriate
• Collaboration for the integration of speech/language services into the general education curriculum
• Analyze student data to inform speech goals
• Plan and collaborates with teachers
• Confers with students, parents, and school personnel to resolve student problems
• Communicates student progress with parents
• Other duties as assigned

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrating knowledge and skill in the specialists therapy area
• Establishing goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and the students served
• Demonstrating knowledge of district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrating knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district
• Planning the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students
• Developing a plan to evaluate the therapy program

Therapy Environment

• Establishing rapport with students
• Organizing time effectively
• Establishing and maintaining clear procedures for referrals
• Establishing standards of conduct in sessions
• Organizing physical space for testing of students and providing therapy.

Instruction

• Responding to referrals and evaluating student needs
• Developing and implementing treatment plans to maximize students' success.
• Communicating with families
• Collecting information; writing reports
• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflecting on practice
• Collaborating with teachers and administrators
• Maintaining an effective data-management system
• Participating in a professional community
• Engaging in professional development
• Showing professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality

Salary: per URS Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits Package: Details can be found in the URS Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Life Insurance: $30,000 Employer-provided life insurance policy.
• Employee Assistance Program: Employer-provider confidential program offering employees and their family members access to free, short-term counseling and support services to address things like stress, family problems, substance abuse, or financial difficulties.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Sick Leave: Eleven (11) days of sick leave per year at full pay for all full-time teachers.
• Personal Days: Four (4) days of personal leave per year at full pay for all full-time teachers.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for approved graduate coursework, after completion of at least two years of consecutive full-time service in the district.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and development to support career growth.
• Mentorship Program: A formal mentorship program pairing a veteran educator with a new employee to the district. The program benefits by providing professional development and guidance while the seasoned staff grows as supportive colleagues and leaders.

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.