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Speech Language Pathologist

Bourbonnais, IllinoisFull-time
$70,000 - $75,000 annually
About the Job
As a Speech-Language Pathologist with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s.

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Supervise students in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
  • Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
  • Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
  • Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
  • Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
  • Compensated Intrastate Travel Required.
 Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program.
  • Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR 
  • Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

$70,000 - $75,000 a year.

About Menta Academy Bourbonnais:
At Menta Academy Bourbonnais, our team is all about helping kids be their best in three key areas:
  • Developing a love of learning.
  • Gaining the tools necessary to shine academically.
  • Becoming good people beyond the classroom.

We've set up our classes to be lively and engaging so every student can have a shot at both learning and behaving well each day. We're here to support each student's unique learning journey and make sure they're set up for success in school and beyond.

We are dedicated to supporting each child tirelessly, ensuring they receive the assistance and resources necessary to overcome obstacles, attain academic success, leave a lasting imprint on their communities, and unleash their complete potential.

Accreditation:
  • Menta Academy Bourbonnais is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic educational facility (14-7.02) for special education students in kindergarten through age 22. It offers elementary, middle and high school programming to children with diverse learning needs.
  • Menta Academy Bourbonnais is NCA accreditation through Advanced Education.
  • Approved Free and Reduced Lunch Provider under Illinois State Board of Education.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships:
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

About The Menta Education Group
The Menta Education Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.

RE: EMPOLOYMENT
CAREERS PAGE: https://menta.com/careers/

Full-time Employee Benefits
Health Coverages:
Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network
Dental insurance with preventive care coverage
Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances
Financial Security:
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan.
403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Insurance Protection:
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Optional: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Time Off Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off Policies

Part-Time Employee Benefits:
403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
Generous Paid Time Off Policies

Special Education Services: Compensation and Employee Benefits Information
The anticipated full time employee salary information provided below is presented in good faith based on the requirements and qualifications of the specified position. Please note that additional factors such as experience, education, and credentials, may influence the compensation scale outlined. For positions that follow the school-year schedule, the salary ranges outlined below are calculated based on a 10-month academic calendar.

Department/Position Annual Salary
School Leadership $75,000 - $108,000
Special Education Classroom Instruction $59,000 - $70,000
General Education Instruction $45,200 - $49,360
Classroom Support $24,000 - $43,640
Student Services $38,000 - $70,000
Clinical $61,000 - $70,000
Medical $35,000 - $55,000
Maintenance Support $40,000 - $55,000
Administrative Support $28,000 - $45,000
Hourly Position
(hourly compensation rates may be determined based on an applicable annual salary)
This information has been provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act