Speech/Language Pathologist

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    PEKIN, IL 61554 Phone (309) 477-4740 Fax (309) 477-4701 IASA Region Central IL Valley County Tazewell Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Speech Pathologist Grade Level Elementary. The speech and language therapist uses professional knowledge, evaluation and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student''s ability to derive benefit from the district''s educational program.

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    Speech/Language Pathologist

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    Duties

    Vision:

    The speech and language therapist applies professional understanding of child development, learning, instruction, language therapy, interventions, and special education law and regulation to support the students of District 108. The speech and language therapist uses professional knowledge, evaluation and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student''s ability to derive benefit from the district''s educational program. He or she consults with administrators and teachers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for special education students and at times for students in the general population.

    Job Goals:

    • All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test
    • All students identified for speech and language services meet IEP goals
    • Families, teachers, and administrators will be informed and supported to enhance student success

    Responsibilities:

    Planning and Preparation

    • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the speech and language therapy
    • Establish goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and students served
    • Demonstrate knowledge of district, state and federal regulations and guidelines
    • Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district
    • Plan the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students
    • Develop a plan to evaluate the therapy program

    Environment

    • Establish rapport with students
    • Organize time effectively
    • Establish and maintaining procedures for referrals
    • Establish standards of conduct in the treatment center
    • Organize physical space for testing of students and providing therapy

    Delivery of Service

    • Respond to referrals, and evaluate student needs
    • Develop and implement treatment plans to maximize students'' success
    • Communicate with families
    • Collect information and write reports
    • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

    Professional Responsibilities

    • Reflect on practice
    • Collaborate with other therapist, teachers and administrators
    • Maintain effective data management systems
    • Participate in professional community - providing inservice when appropriate
    • Engage in professional development
    • Show professionalism, including integrity, advocacy and maintaining confidentiality

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement
    • Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation License - Speech & Language Pathologist

    Salary/Benefits

    180 day bargaining unit position; per diem or stipend summer work possible

    Benefits commensurate with contract

    How to Apply

    Application Procedure:

    District 108 must have:

    A completed online application http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/

    The following documentation must be on file to complete the application process:

    • Letter of Interest
    • Resume
    • Copy of Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement (from ELIS)
    • Copy of transcript(s)
    • Three(3) Signed letters of recommendation

    The documents should be uploaded to your online application. If you are unable to upload them, send required documents via email (julie.draher@pekin108.org), fax or mail:

    Fax: 309-477-4701

    Mailing address:

    Director of Human Resources

    Attention: Application Process

    501 Washington Street

    Pekin, Illinois 61554

    For direct questions, please contact: Julie Draher @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ julie.draher@pekin108.org

    Do not send application materials to individual schools

    Please be reminded, all non-tenure certified staff are expected to successfully complete the district''s two [2] year T.I.P.S.

    Teacher Induction:Professional Success] induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.

    Selection Procedure:

    Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the School site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview.

    Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.

    District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.

    Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

    https://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Services

    Email Address

    julie.draher@pekin108.org

    School District

    https://www.pekin.net/

    Position Website

    https://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Services

    City Website

    https://www.ci.pekin.il.us/

    ILearn Link

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    Job Posting Date

    5/12/2026

    Start Date

    8/17/2026

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    District Name Pekin #108 Building Name District Wide Address 501 Washington Street

    PEKIN, IL 61554 Phone (309) 477-4740 Fax (309) 477-4701 IASA Region Central IL Valley County Tazewell Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Speech Pathologist Grade Level Elementary

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