Speech Language Pathologist - Harvard, IL
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$40-$60/hr
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Job Description
- Full-Time FMLA Speech-Language Pathologist — Elementary School
- Location: Harvard, IL
- Grade Levels: Pre-K–4th Grade
- Position: Full-Time FMLA Speech-Language Pathologist
- Dates: November 30, 2026–March 2, 2027
- Setting: On-Site
- Schedule: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch
- Hours: 37.5 hours/week
- Compensation: $40–$60/hour
- Licensure: IDFPR SLP License and PEL
About the Opportunity
An elementary school in Northern Illinois is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide FMLA coverage from November 30 through March 2.
This is a great opportunity for an SLP who enjoys working with early childhood and elementary-aged students and wants to be part of a collaborative school team.
Position Overview
The SLP will support a caseload of approximately 40 students across Pre-K–4th grade. In addition to providing speech and language services, this position will be involved in new evaluations for students in Early Childhood and grades K–4, as well as the school's MTSS/problem-solving process.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech and language services to students in Pre-K–4th grade
- Manage a caseload of approximately 40 students
- Conduct new evaluations in Early Childhood and K–4
- Develop and implement individualized speech and language goals
- Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate documentation
- Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and other related service providers
- Participate in the school's MTSS/problem-solving process
- Communicate with families and school staff regarding student needs and progress
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current IDFPR SLP License
- Illinois PEL
- School-based experience preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working with Pre-K and elementary-aged students preferred
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Pre-K–4th grade caseload
- Approximately 40 students
- Opportunity to support both direct services and evaluations
- Involvement in the school's MTSS/problem-solving process
- Full-time schedule with consistent school hours
- Meaningful opportunity to support students during an FMLA leave
- Competitive $40–$60/hour pay range
Why AnthroMed
- AnthroMed Team Members who work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the full-time employee benefits offered by AnthroMed
- Benefits begin the first of the month after start date. Benefits offered include:
- United HealthCare PPO with a $0 Payroll Deduction
- Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking & transit)
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3% employee contribution on day one!
- 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program
Optional Supplemental Coverages Include
- Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
- Material Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materials
- Full Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure dues
- Free CEU’s and guest speaker series access
- Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
- Most importantly, we are dedicated to your success and you will find that we are always responsive, engaged, and always available to connect.
- Our website: www.AnthroMed.education
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - Harvard, IL at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,499 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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