Speech & Language Pathologist

Hope

Speech & Language Pathologist planning and delivering speech and language therapy for students at Hope Learning Academy. Collaborating on IEPs and providing various therapy sessions in an educational setting.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct speech/language therapy sessions either in classroom or out of classroom, individually or in a group as outlined in the students’ IEPs.
Write and implement IEP present levels and goal recommendations; present information clearly and effectively in IEP meetings.
Ensure compliance with all IEP service minutes related to speech/language therapy for students on caseload.
Order, create, and maintain Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources for student use; assist in training teachers and staff on how to properly use AAC devices in the educational and residential settings.
Design and create visuals and other assistive items and devices for use in the education and/or residential settings.
Conduct formal and informal speech/language evaluations as determined necessary by the IEP team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or applicant in their Clinical Fellowship Year.
Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License upon hire.
Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Remote Work
Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short & long term disability.
401(k), Profit Share and Match
Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Speech Language TherapyIEP WritingSpeech Language EvaluationsAAC Device ManagementAssistive Technology Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationTraining And Mentoring

Certifications

ASHA Certificate Of Clinical CompetenceIllinois Speech Language Pathologist State LicenseIllinois Professional Educator’s License