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Hyde Park Day School
Chicago, Illinois · Remote OK

Speech/Language Pathologist -Temporary Full-Time Position- Chicago

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$6K–$6K/month

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Temporary Full-Time | Hyde Park Day School - Chicago, IL
  • August 12 - November 13, 2026
  • $5,833.34 - $6,250/month

Step Into a High-Impact Role This Fall

Hyde Park Day School is seeking a skilled and student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team for a full-time, temporary maternity leave coverage this fall.

This is a unique opportunity to step into an established program and make an immediate, meaningful impact-helping students strengthen communication skills that directly support their academic progress, social development, and daily success in school.

Why Join HPDS for This Opportunity

  • Make an immediate difference with a well-supported caseload
  • Collaborative team environment with educators and student support staff
  • Purpose-driven work focused on helping students build confidence and independence
  • Defined short-term commitment with clear start and end dates

About Hyde Park Day School

Hyde Park Day School serves bright students with learning disabilities and other specialized learning needs. Our program is designed to support academic growth, communication development, and social-emotional skills through a highly collaborative, student-focused approach.

What You'll Do

  • Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for students with speech and language needs
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans aligned with student goals
  • Provide both individual and group therapy sessions
  • Collaborate closely with educators and staff to support communication in the classroom
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress
  • Support students in building practical communication skills for school and social settings

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
  • Active Illinois SLP license (required)
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience working with school-aged students strongly preferred
  • A collaborative, flexible clinician who can quickly integrate into a team
  • The Ideal Candidate

You Are

  • A strong clinician who can step in and build rapport quickly
  • Team-oriented, valuing collaboration with teachers and staff
  • Adaptable and solutions-focused, able to meet diverse student needs
  • Motivated by student growth and real-world impact

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any protected basis under applicable law.

If you're looking for a short-term opportunity where you can make a real difference right away, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The SLP will assess, diagnose, and provide individual and group therapy for students with speech and language needs. They will collaborate with educators to implement therapy plans that support academic and social success in the classroom.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active Illinois SLP license. At least 2 years of relevant experience is required, with a strong preference for those who have worked with school-aged students.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student AssessmentDiagnosisIndividualized Therapy PlanningClinical DocumentationSocial-Emotional Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech/Language Pathologist -Temporary Full-Time Position- Chicago at Hyde Park Day School a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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CME allowance
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About Hyde Park Day School

Primary and Secondary Education
Chicago, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Collaborative team environment