Certified Teacher - SLP - Language and Literacy Therapist 0.6 FTE

Position Type:

Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

11/6/2025

Location:

Kingsley Junior High School

Date Available:

Nov 7, 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

McLean County Unit District No. 5

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Certified Teacher - SLP - Language and Literacy Therapist - AREA

Location: KJHS

Department: Special Education

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal and Director of Special Education

FLSA Class: 0.6 FTE

SUMMARY

District Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) functioning as Language & Literacy Therapists will provide services to students as written into CARES intervention plans, 504 Plans and IEPs. These services include consultation and direct instruction using research-based approaches rooted in the science of reading in the areas of decoding and encoding for students eligible in Basic Reading, Fluency and/or Written Expression.

DUTIES

A Speech-Language Pathologist functioning as Language & Literacy Therapist will

administer standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of identifying students with language and literacy disorders.

work with multidisciplinary teams to assess students' language & literacy skills for the purpose of identifying disorders, determining eligibility and developing recommendations for therapy.

develop treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in conformance with the district, state (ISHA) and federal (AHSA) regulations.

provide direct language and literacy intervention and instruction to identified students while conducting progress monitoring to inform and modify intervention.

collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, special education team members, other school professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in conformance with established district guidelines.

consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans of service, making recommendations and/or coordinating language and literacy services with those of other disciplines.

coordinate and/or participate in meetings and IEP processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral MTSS meetings, etc.) for the purpose of presenting collaborating, developing therapy treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.

maintain files and/or electronic records (e.g. IEPs, MTSS plans, progress reports, data activity logs,additional required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or in compliance with district, state (ISHA) and/or federal (ASHA) regulations.

completes documentation of services in embraceDS or other designated program in order to allow for claims for reimbursement of services from Medicaid.

participate in professional development meetings, workshops, continuing education trainings and seminars for the purpose of gaining a deeper knowledge and expanding skills, as well as conveying information to other professionals.

supervise training of part-time or full-time school speech-language pathology/language & literacy interns in the district.

perform all other duties necessary to the position and as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education or designee. QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Professional Educator License (PEL) School Support Personnel Endorsements - Speech Language Pathologist (Non-Teaching Pre-K to Age 21)

-OR-

PEL Teaching Endorsements - Special Pre-K to Age 21 Special Education Speech Language Pathologist (Teaching)

ASHA CCC's preferred, but CF candidates welcome to apply

Knowledge and training for working with students with deficits in the area of phonological awareness, encoding and decoding and/or willingness to be trained to use systematic instruction to support students with a dyslexia profile.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

COMPENSATION:

Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available

Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2025-2026 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $41,804-$51,669 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $46,820 - $60,197 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.

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