Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We're currently seeking an in-person *Speech Language Pathologis*t to support a school in Cook County, Illinois for the 2026/2027 school year. *Position Details:* * Start Date: Jan 6, 2027 * End Date: Apr 13, 2027 * Location: Cook County, Illinois * On-Site, 35 hours per week * School Year: 2026/2027 *Qualifications:* * Professional Educator License with an SLP endorsement, or an alternative credential accepted by our client. * Ability to evaluate and identify speech, language, voice, and hearing-related needs in a school setting. * Experience creating and delivering individualized therapy plans aligned to student needs. * Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers and school-based teams. * Strong documentation and organizational skills to maintain compliant student service records. *Responsibilities:* * Provide speech-language services that support students' participation and progress in the educational program. * Conduct screenings, evaluations, and interpret assessment results to determine service needs. * Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and adjust services based on student progress. * Partner with teachers and school staff by sharing strategies to reinforce communication goals during daily classroom activities. * Maintain accurate service documentation and tracking related to referrals, screenings, eligibility, and ongoing student records. *What We Offer* * Competitive pay and benefits package. * Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options. * Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly. * Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement. * Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks. *Why Apply?* If you're excited to support students' communication needs and enjoy working in a collaborative, school-based environment, this assignment offers meaningful impact in a supportive setting. Ready to join us? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you! Employer Details: * * Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. * * In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. * * Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees. * * Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments. * * Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. * * Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.