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Posted 05 August, 2026

School Speech Language Pathologist - Des Plaines, Illinois

BlazerJobs
Des Plaines, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful difference this school year by providing bilingual speech-language support to students across a vibrant, diverse school network serving communities ranging from Chicago to North Chicago. Work with a welcoming and passionate team dedicated to fostering every child's success from PreK through 8th grade in a collaborative, in-person environment.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping students develop essential communication skills, with resources and support from an established network. This role is full-time and spans the academic year, with opportunities to support multiple schools within a supportive charter network.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Current SLP-CCC credential
  • Eligible for Illinois licensure
  • Experience in a school-based SLP setting
  • Skilled at working with PreK–8th grade students
  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred, enhancing service delivery, but not required
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide speech and language therapy services according to IEP requirements
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and participate in multidisciplinary teams
  • Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to ensure holistic support for each student
  • Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate documentation
  • Adapt therapeutic activities to reflect students’ linguistic, cultural, and learning needs
  • Travel between assigned school sites as needed

What You’ll Enjoy:

  • The fulfillment of empowering students to achieve communicative success
  • Supportive colleagues and professional development opportunities
  • Exposure to a culturally rich and diverse student population
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience with bilingual learners in a dynamic setting

Make an impact where it matters most and help students reach their full potential. If you’re passionate about communication, inclusion, and advocacy, apply today and be a part of something transformative!

Compensation for this position ranges from $42.13 to $61.40. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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