School Speech Language Pathologist - Des Plaines, Illinois
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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