Speech & Language Therapist - Cunningham Children's Home : Job Details

Make a meaningful difference every day.Cunningham Childrens Home is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech 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. You'll 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 that supports each student's academic and emotional growth.Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ($55,250 - $92,135 per year).
• 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.
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,250.00 - $92,135.00 per yearBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person#CCHJOBS