Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day as a Speech and Language Therapist!

Cunningham Children’s 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, you’ll work closely with students, families, and educational teams to support each child’s 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s 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

Benefits

• 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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

Cunningham and the Community:
Urbana is part of the twin cities of Champaign–Urbana 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 scene—making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Founded in 1895, Cunningham Children’s 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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