Speech Language Pathologist
Position Type:Certificated/ESADate Posted:1/17/2025Location:SPECIAL SERVICESDate Available:2025-26 School YearClosing Date:Open Until FilledThis posting is for the current school year, 2025-26.If you are interested in employment for the 2026-27 school year, please apply to JobId 13894.GENERAL SUMMARYSpeech Language Pathologists provide speech, language, hearing and augmentative communication services for individuals and small groups in developmental and remedial settings; consult with parents and teachers of children with communication disabilities; provide consultation and related services for students needing accommodations in school settings.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSWashington State ESA certification for Speech Language Pathologist required.Master's degree and ESA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology. (CFY supervision is available).Working knowledge of Washington State rules and regulations for disabled students (WAC).Demonstrated desire and ability to work effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICSExperience and training in diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, and voice with students age 3 - 21.Working knowledge of strategies and accommodations to support students in inclusion settings.Ability to collaborate positively with general education and special education staff, parents and administrators.Experience with a variety of diagnostic instruments appropriate for students.Skill and experience working with students who use augmentative and adaptive communication strategies and devices.Experience in writing Individual Education Programs (IEP), including working knowledge of social and behavioral language goals, specific task analysis skills, and ability to write measurable annual goals and objectives.Ability to participate as an effective member of the IEP team.Completion and maintenance of CCCs in SLP is preferred.Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings.UNIT AFFILIATIONBethel Education AssociationWAGES AND BENEFITSClick here to access details on the following:Salaries/WagesInsuranceRetirement PlansPaid Time Off or VacationPaid HolidaysOther CompensationNon-Discrimination PolicyBethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.