Early Learners - Summer - BIL Diagnostician

Position: Early Learners First Steps - Summer - BIL Diagnostician
Position Type:
Summer Vacancies/Teacher

Date Posted:
3/30/2026

Location:
Summer School Sites

Date Available:
06/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/01/2027

Location:

U-46 Welcome Center

Office/School closed on June 19, 2026, to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/31/2026 (Monday-Friday)

Staff hours:
Varies

Summer School Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)

*** Must be able to work the full assignment.

Position / Title: Bilingual Diagnostician

Bargaining Unit: SUM

Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days: 19

Reports To: Special Education Administrator

JD Revision Date: 05/19/2015

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary
To provide appropriate student assessments and interpretation of test results for educational planning; provide services for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and communicates knowledge of policies and regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of assessment instruments and tools
• Address referral questions per the domain request
• Interact with students, parents and building staff in an empathetic and collaborative manner respecting differences in culture and values
• Manage student behavior during assessment
• Communicate clearly and accurately with students in both English and Spanish as needed
• Follow best practice standards for assessment and is highly skillful
• Review student educational history and conducts student observations as needed prior to assessment administration
• Create IEP goals and objectives based on educational needs using student data and assists in the development of accommodations and modifications in the IEP document
• Provide feedback to building teams at IEP meetings in both Spanish and English
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness by following district assessment procedures in a timely manner
• Enter diagnostic information into the districts computer based IEP system (ESPED) and creates a hard copy of the report for parents, buildings and district files
• Maintain and use appropriate data to determine assessment procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism in the treatment of student, staff and parents with respect, maintains sensitive information with confidentiality, and promotes ongoing collaboration
• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement

Education

• Illinois Teaching Certificate with LBS 1 endorsement and Bilingual Special Ed Approval
• Previous experience in Special Education and Bilingual Education
• Previous experience in the administration and interpretations of diagnostic tools
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in special education language and assessment tools in Spanish and English
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledgeable and Skillful in administering and interpreting ELL testing: ACCESS
• Fluent oral and written Spanish and English skills.
• Bicultural awareness of both Spanish speaking countries and mainstream English speaking community.
• An understanding of the characteristics of second language acquisition.
• An understanding of dual language assessment data collection models.

Physical Demands

• Ability and flexibility to work in a variety of school settings
• Ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes throughout the school day
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching

Terms of Employment

• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education.
• Summer School Rate: $44.85 (with TRS)