Speech-Language Pathologist

for the 2026 - 2027 school year! •

Total Possible Salary Range:

$71,847 - $135,415/year

Contracted Days:

183

FTE:

1.0 SUMMARY

OF ASSIGNMENT

Speech Language Pathologist provide assessments and remediations for students identified with a need for special services in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their educational goals and to decrease the effects of the handicapping condition on the student's ability to participate in the educational process in cooperation with other staff members and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct and interpret informal and formal assessments of appropriate students, identified and referred for assessment Plan and implement educationally relevant therapy programs for eligible students. Participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with school personnel and parents. Monitor and attend to behavior of students during SLP Therapy services. Coordinate SLP services with those of other health and educational personnel and provide consultative services. Participate in varied service delivery models (i.e. individual, group, consultative) in cooperation with the student, other school personnel, and the student's family. Evaluates students in terms of planned goals, revises intervention strategies as a result of the evaluation, and provides students with feedback on their progress. Organizes and schedules assigned caseload at varied locations. Request/recommend from the Special Education Department the basic SLP equipment and supplies needed. Continue professional educational development and participate in in-service activities for staff and support personnel. Participate in policy formulation as it relates to SLP services. Maintain records and submit reports as required by law and district process and procedure. Maintain, clean, utilize and transport SLP equipment used for student's therapy. Maintain accurate service logs within the District-designated service logging system. Adhere to special education compliance requirements under state and federal law. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with its scope and intent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college Certification and Licenses Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with Speech and Language Pathologist endorsement Valid Washington State Driver's License. Must be able to obtain access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Pay:

$71,847.00 - $135,415.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person