School Speech Therapist | Lakewood, Washington

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Job Description

Step into an engaging school-based role supporting students from preschool through 12th grade as you provide essential speech-language services for the upcoming 20262027 academic year. This is a full-time contract opportunity, with a manageable K12 caseload (no more than 50 students), and the chance to make an immediate impactinterviews are being scheduled as soon as possible!

What youll bring:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current Washington SLP license and ESA Certification (or eligibility to obtain)
• Credentials as SLP-CCC or SLP-CFY
• Experience or interest in working with school-aged children (preschoolgrade 12)
• Strong assessment, intervention, and documentation skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities
• Dedication to compliance with IDEA, WAC, and IEP requirements

Your key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication evaluations using both standardized and informal assessments
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams for eligibility determination
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), providing direct and indirect therapy
• Address areas such as articulation, language, fluency, voice, and social communication
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation for IEPs and service logs
• Ensure all practices meet state and district compliance guidelines
• Facilitate consultation and training for school staff
• Engage parents and caregivers, sharing progress and effective strategies for at-home support
• Efficiently organize schedules across several schools and grade levels

This district values your expertise and flexibility, planning caseloads with your grade level preference in mind. Collaboration is central: work alongside educators, therapists, and administrators in a supportive environment. Be ready for a warm, panel-style interview via Zoom and a smooth onboarding process.

If youre inspired to make a difference in students lives and ready to begin in September, submit your application today for priority consideration. Dont miss this chance to grow professionally and be a valued partner in student success!

Compensation for this position ranges from $40.00 to $85.00. 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.