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Pekin Public Schools District 108 lists this Speech/Language Pathologist opportunity in pekin, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Special Services/Speech Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
5/12/2026
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
08/17/2026
PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 108 ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR:
Speech/Language Pathologist
District Wide
* This is a full-time position. However, applicants interested in part-time employment are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement
Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation License - Speech & Language Pathologist
Vision:
The speech and language therapist applies professional understanding of child development, learning, instruction, language therapy, interventions, and special education law and regulation to support the students of District 108. The speech and language therapist uses professional knowledge, evaluation and intervention to minimize or eliminate speech and language deficits that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive benefit from the district's educational program. He or she consults with administrators and teachers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for special education students and at times for students in the general population.
Job Goals: All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by the Illinois Standards Achievement Test
All students identified for speech and language services meet IEP goals
Families, teachers, and administrators will be informed and supported to enhance student success
Responsibilities:
Planning and Preparation Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the speech and language therapy
Establish goals for the therapy program appropriate to the setting and students served
Demonstrate knowledge of district, state and federal regulations and guidelines
Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district
Plan the therapy program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students
Develop a plan to evaluate the therapy program
Environment Establish rapport with students
Organize time effectively
Establish and maintaining procedures for referrals
Establish standards of conduct in the treatment center
Organize physical space for testing of students and providing therapy
Delivery of Service Respond to referrals, and evaluate student needs
Develop and implement treatment plans to maximize students' success
Communicate with families
Collect information and write reports
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Professional Responsibilities Reflect on practice
Collaborate with other therapist, teachers and administrators
Maintain effective data management systems
Participate in professional community - providing inservice when appropriate
Engage in professional development
Show professionalism, including integrity, advocacy and maintaining confidentiality
Terms of Employment:
180 day bargaining unit position; per diem or stipend summer work possible
Benefits commensurate with contract
Application Procedure:
District 108 must have:
A completed online application
The following documentation must be on file to complete the application process:
*Letter of Interest
*Resume
*Copy of Professional Educator License with Speech & Language Pathologist endorsement (from ELIS)
*Copy of transcript(s)
*Three(3) Signed letters of recommendation
The documents should be uploaded to your online application. If you are unable to upload them, send required documents via email ( ), fax or mail:
Fax:
Mailing address:
Director of Human Resources
Attention: Application Process
501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
For direct questions, please contact: Julie Draher @ or by email @
Do not send application materials to individual schools
Please be reminded, all non-tenure certified staff are expected to successfully complete the district's two (2) year T.I.P.S.
Teacher Induction:Professional Success) induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the School site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview.
Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.
District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
pekin, IL, 61558, US
Who can apply
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