Short Term Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Title
Short Term Speech Language Pathologist
Pay Range
$50-$60 an hour
Job Description
Short Term Leave Coverage | $50-$60/hour | Full-Time | Norridge, IL | School-Based | IL SLP License and PEL required
About the Role
Provide speech and language therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Clinical fellows welcome
- Spread Pay options available
What You'll Do
- Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
- Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
- Provide direct speech therapy services aligned with IEP goals
- Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
- Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
- Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
- Supervise and support SLPAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)
What We're Looking For
- Must Have:
- Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are delivered (or eligibility to obtain)
- Criminal and DCS background checks
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
- Experience with school-based caseload management
Speech Language Pathologists Physical Demands
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We provide in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing—ensuring every student receives the personalized support they need to succeed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to students in a K-12 school setting. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation to support student communication goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of Illinois and possess a Professional Educator License (PEL). Strong organizational skills and the ability to pass criminal and DCS background checks are required.
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$125k | Speech-Language Pathology median $93k (middle half $89k–$112k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$114k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois | 186 active | 6,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 57% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,460 in the last 30 days | 1,371 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 |
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