Speech-Language Pathologist - Early Childhood

Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PreK | 2026-2027 School Year

Location: North Chicago, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
School Year: August 17, 2026 – May 26, 2027

Position Details

• Full-time, onsite position


• School year: August 17, 2026 – May 26, 2027


• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM


• Serve PreK students


• Caseload of approximately 35-40 students


• Consistent weekday schedule with holidays and school breaks off

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language evaluations and provide individualized therapy services


• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each student's communication needs


• Support students with speech, language, articulation, fluency, and social communication goals


• Collaborate with teachers, parents, special education staff, and other related service providers


• Participate in IEP meetings and maintain timely, accurate documentation


• Foster communication skills that promote academic readiness and social success

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) required


• Current Illinois IDFPR Speech-Language Pathology License required


• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology


• Strong communication and collaboration skills


• Experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $60,000-$72,000 annually


• Full-time school-year schedule


• Early dismissal each day at 2:45 PM


• Collaborative and supportive educational environment


• Opportunity to make a lasting impact through early intervention


• Predictable work schedule with evenings, weekends, holidays, and school breaks off

If you're passionate about helping young learners find their voices and thrive during their earliest school years, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of PreK students during the 2026-2027 school year!