Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43k-$79k

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

General responsibilities include working cooperatively with families, schools, and communities; fostering a positive educational environment that contributes to the growth and development of all children, especially those who are at-risk or disabled; and addressing the social, emotional, academic and Speech needs of students who are at-risk or disabled.

Speech Pathologists in Tri-County provide evaluation services, leadership and support services within Special Education, and direct services to students in their assigned districts. This position will be located primarily at Lincoln Community High School (4 days per week) with Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 (1 day per week).

The Speech-Language Pathologist will hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). It will have either an approved program or endorsement for the selected license to indicate Speech-Language Pathology (Teaching) or Speech-Language Pathology (Non-teaching).

A Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA is not required, but is preferred. The Speech-Language Pathologist may work toward completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) while employed as a first year SLP for Tri-County Special Education Association. Supervision is provided.

Licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is also preferred.

Candidate must have valid driver's license and access to reliable, insured vehicle used to drive between service provision locations. Beyond those requirements, Tri-County SLP's must consistently demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. For more information about our organization, check out: tcsea.org

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides evaluation, leadership, and direct services to at-risk or disabled students within assigned school districts. They work cooperatively with families and communities to foster a positive educational environment addressing social, emotional, and academic needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) from ISBE with a Speech-Language Pathology endorsement and a valid driver's license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and licensure from IDFPR are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Special Education SupportCommunication SkillsStudent Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Tri County Special Education a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,953 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 53% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,953 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$61k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois184 active6,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 53% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment216 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,502 in the last 30 days1,401 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,953 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
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<$90k
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$90k-135k
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$135k-140k
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$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,953 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tri County Special Education

Higher Education
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

CFY supervision provided

Living in Lincoln

Median resident rent
$828/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.