Speech & Language Therapist - Urbana
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day as a Speech and Language Therapist!
Cunningham Childrens Home is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Circle Academy. This role provides direct services to students with speech and language needs in a therapeutic educational setting. As a Speech and Language Therapist, youll work closely with students, families, and educational teams to support each childs communication development and academic success.
About Us
Circle Academy Urbana is a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12. Our private school is committed to preparing and empowering students for success in school, at home, and in the community. We provide a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment where the Speech and Language Therapist can make a meaningful impact on each student's academic and emotional growth.
Key Responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist
- Conduct screenings, diagnostic assessments, and evaluations to determine student needs.
- Provide direct speech/language therapy services, including management of articulation, language, fluency, and voice disorders.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with school staff and families.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with teachers on strategies to support student goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with school and state requirements.
- Provide consultation and recommendations to staff and families.
- Stay current on best practices and continue professional development as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement
- ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) required
- Knowledge of speech/language development, special education regulations, trauma-informed care, and behavior management
- Experience with RTI/MTSS, early childhood development, autism, and assistive technology preferred
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively across disciplines
- Willingness to travel between Urbana and Rossville campuses as needed
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class
- Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom
- Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification
- Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500
- Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour)
- State-of-the-art facilities: Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Leave
- Garner Health Paytient Card Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Urbana is part of the twin cities of ChampaignUrbana in east-central Illinois, about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. Home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the area combines the energy of a college town with the warmth of a close-knit community. Residents enjoy diverse dining, parks, festivals, and a rich cultural scenemaking it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.
Founded in 1895, Cunningham Childrens Home is a leading child welfare and educational services agency, supporting more than 977 youth and families each year through residential treatment, special education, and community-based programs.
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