School-Based Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Location:

Chicago, IL

Pay: $50–$55 per hour

Hours per Week: 32 (Part-time; potential full-time option available)

Assignment Duration: ASAP / Mid-January through End of School Year

Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Grade Level: Elementary

Type: Maternity Leave Coverage

Position Summary

A Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) is needed to support elementary-aged students for a maternity-leave assignment in a school-based setting. The SLPA will work under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality speech and language services aligned with student needs and established treatment plans.

This role begins mid-January (flexible for an ASAP start) and continues through the end of the school year. The schedule is part-time, 3–4 days per week (32 hours weekly), with the option to increase to full-time if preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect speech-language services under the guidance of the supervising SLP.
• Implement treatment plans and assist with monitoring and documenting student progress.
• Prepare materials and support therapeutic programming.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and professional standards.
• Assist with screenings and other tasks permissible within the SLPA scope of practice.
• Collaborate professionally with staff and families to support student communication development.
• Follow all federal, state, and professional standards of practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited SLPA program OR bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Minimum of 100 hours of supervised fieldwork or equivalent clinical training.
• Active SLPA certification or licensure in Illinois.
• One (1) year of prior SLPA experience preferred.
• Compliance with all applicable state, federal, and professional practice standards.
• Completion of TB test (questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, as applicable).
• Current health certificate if required by state or contract.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Assignment Highlights

• Start Date: Mid-January preferred; ASAP start acceptable
• End Date: End of school year (June)
• Hours: 32 per week (3–4 days/week)
• Full-time Option: Available
• Daily Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Pay: $50–$55/hr

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Interested And Qualified Candidates Should Contact

Cliffton Meadows – National Recruitment Manager

Phone:

813-371-5189

Email: [email protected]

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.