School Year: 2026-2027
Position Availability: January 4, 2027
Position Type: Full-Time
Description:
Bensenville School District 2 is seeking a qualified Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech and language services to preschool students in a collaborative early childhood setting.
The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct evaluations, interpret and report assessment results, and participate in eligibility determinations and educational planning for students with speech and language impairments. Responsibilities include developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), providing direct and consultative services, and collaborating with families, teachers, and related service providers to support students' communication development and school readiness.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in early childhood speech and language development, effective communication skills in both English and Spanish, and a commitment to supporting young learners in an inclusive, student-centered environment. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish (required)
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech-Language Pathology endorsement
- Bilingual endorsement or eligibility for the appropriate bilingual credential
- Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-accredited program
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct and consultative speech and language services to preschool students.
- Conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with applicable timelines and requirements.
- Assess students' communication needs and interpret assessment results to support eligibility and educational planning decisions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals appropriate to students' developmental and communication needs.
- Support students' speech, language, and communication development in individual, small-group, and classroom-based settings, as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and compliant evaluation reports, service logs, and other required documentation.
- Collaborate with preschool teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
- Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and other required conferences.
- Ensure compliance with district policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of early childhood speech and language development and appropriate assessment and intervention practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage evaluation, documentation, and service timelines.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the District.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, diagrammatic, or oral form.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Year:
As defined by the negotiated union contract.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are based on the negotiated teacher contract for the 2027-2028 school year.
2027-2028 Teacher Salary and Benefits