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Long Term Substitute - Speech/Language Pathologist

Barrington Community Unit School District 220, Barrington, IL, United States


Long Term Substitute - Speech/Language Pathologist JobID: 7576

Position Type: Substitute/ Speech‑Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 4/24/2026

Location: North Barrington Elementary School

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: When Filled

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program

Hold or be eligible for Illinois licensure as a Speech‑Language Pathologist

Hold appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License and endorsement as required

Experience working with individuals ages 3‑22, especially within educational settings

Knowledge of speech, language, voice, fluency, and pragmatic communication disorders in children and adolescents

Knowledge of assessment tools and intervention strategies related to speech and language development

Ability to conduct, interpret, and report speech and language evaluations

Understanding of developmental milestones related to communication and language acquisition

Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide consultative support to educational staff

Ability to provide staff training and parent education related to speech and language development

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Speech and Language Pathologist provides speech and language services to students ages 3‑22 across the district, supporting communication skills necessary for access to the educational environment. The Speech and Language Pathologist may serve as the case manager for students whose primary eligibility is Speech or Language Impairment and may also provide services as a related service provider for students with a variety of disability eligibilities or educational entitlements. Responsibilities may include assessment, direct and consultative therapy, IEP, 504, and MTSS participation, collaboration with staff and families, and professional learning. The position may be itinerant and serve multiple school sites, with assignments adjusted annually based on student needs.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Principals, and/or designee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct speech and language evaluations and re‑evaluations in accordance with IDEA and Section 504

Serve as case manager for students whose primary eligibility is Speech or Language Impairment, including responsibility for IEP development, compliance timelines, documentation, and coordination of the IEP team process

Provide speech and language services as a related service provider for students with a variety of disability eligibilities or educational entitlements, including but not limited to students with IEPs under other eligibility categories and students with Section 504 Plans

Participate in IEP and 504 meetings, contributing evaluation results, present levels, goal development, service recommendations, and progress monitoring data as appropriate to the student's eligibility and service role

Provide direct, consultative, and collaborative speech and language services aligned to student needs, IEP goals, and service delivery models

Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and families to support generalization of communication goals across instructional and non‑instructional settings

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, IEPs, service logs, data collection, and progress reporting in alignment with district procedures and to support Medicaid billing requirements when applicable

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of services through data collection, observations, and formal and informal assessments

Develop and manage a flexible schedule across assigned schools or programs based on caseload, service delivery requirements, and student needs

Support student transitions (e.g., Early Childhood to Kindergarten, elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and postsecondary planning as applicable) through collaboration and student‑centered planning

Participate in MTSS and problem‑solving team meetings as appropriate

Adhere to district policies and applicable laws and regulations, including IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and ISBE requirements

Attend staff meetings, professional development, and district‑required trainings

Provide consultation, coaching, and training to staff and families related to speech and language development, communication strategies, and assistive supports when appropriate

Perform other duties as assigned by administration, consistent with the scope of the role

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work in various instructional and therapeutic environments within district buildings

Must have the ability to travel between multiple school buildings within the district as required

Requires schedule flexibility and ability to adapt to caseload, location, or service delivery changes as student needs evolve

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