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Pekin, Illinois

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant SLPA

Speech-Language Pathology AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38k-$70k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process.

  • 4201 Edgewater Drive, Pekin, IL 61554
  • 8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
  • Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Responsibilities

Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.

  • Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
  • Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
  • Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
  • Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.

Qualifications

Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant

We seek SLPAs who can navigate school-based therapy smoothly, who are well-organized & can have good rapport with the children they work with.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:

Compensation Information

menta.com

Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category

Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:menta.com

$38,000 - $70,000 a year

About Menta Academy Pekin

Menta Academy Pekin embodies the principles of the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma-Informed Practices. We commit our curriculum and teaching styles to personalized learning and facilitate current technologies with dedicated educators. These actions create a warm and understanding environment where our students thrive. Our flexible learning spaces are carefully designed and curated to inspire an adult learning mindset.

Our core values drive our commitment to each student's success. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, where every student is valued for their unique strengths and potential. Through personalized educational plans, we strive to meet the individual needs of each student, recognizing that no two learners are alike. At Menta Academy Pekin, we harbor, help, and guide each student's unique journey with compassion and dedication.

Professional Associations And/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.

Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Key Skills

Speech-language therapyIEP developmentStudent supervisionBehavior monitoringProgress reportingEducational supportTherapy documentationCommunicationOrganization

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology assistantranked against 132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$38k–$70kSpeech-Language Pathology median $63k (middle half $53k–$80k)77 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$54k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois185 active7,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment219 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,596 in the last 30 days1,377 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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Education Administration Programs
North Aurora, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Living in Pekin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$901/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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