1099 Speech-Language Pathologist - Bremerton, WA

Thrive Therapies Group; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Therapies Group in Washington state is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver evidence-based services to K–12 students, perform evaluations, develop IEP goals, and provide direct and consultative therapy.

The SLP will collaborate with special education teams, families, and related services providers to implement data-driven intervention plans, maintain documentation, and participate in eligibility decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification or CF with supervision.
• Active state SLP license in good standing or initiation of licensure transfer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized tools.
• Develop measurable, standards-aligned IEP goals.
• Provide direct individual and small-group therapy aligned to goals across articulation, language, and AAC.
• Consult with teachers and families on strategies and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate service logs and progress notes to comply with state requirements.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Data-driven approach

Communication with families

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification or CF with supervision

Active state SLP license

Tools

CELF

GFTA

TOLD

PLS

CASL

PROMPT

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Thrive SLP you will deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K–12 with a range of communication needs: language disorders, articulation and phonological delays, fluency, voice, and complex/AAC users. You will evaluate, diagnose, develop IEP goals, deliver direct and consultative services, and collaborate with special education teams, general educators, families, and related services providers to build inclusive, data-driven intervention plans. You are a full member of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools (CELF, GFTA, TOLD, PLS, CASL, and others) to determine eligibility for services under IDEA and applicable state standards

• Complete full psycholinguistic profiles including receptive/expressive language, phonology, fluency, voice, and pragmatics as appropriate to the referral

• Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and accessible to IEP team members across disciplines

• Participate in eligibility determination meetings and provide clinical interpretation of results to families, educators, and administrators

• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) in accordance with IDEA timelines

IEP DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY

• Develop individualized IEP goals that are measurable, standards-aligned, and meaningful to the student’s educational and communicative participation

• Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions aligned to IEP goals across articulation, language, fluency, voice, AAC, and social communication

• Provide consultative services to general and special education teachers on communication strategies, classroom accommodations, and language-based learning supports

• Participate in IEP meetings as the SLP of record, including annual reviews, amendment meetings, and manifestation determinations when relevant

• Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes in compliance with state documentation requirements — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools

COLLABORATION & TEAMING

• Partner with special education teachers, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and mental health clinicians on integrated, student-centered IEP teams

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, home strategies, and upcoming IEP decisions in a way that is clear, warm, and jargon-free

• Consult with classroom teachers on language-based learning challenges, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and written language supports

• Contribute to RTI/MTSS Tier 1 and Tier 2 language screening and progress monitoring at the universal level

• Coordinate with outside providers, medical professionals, and community agencies when clinically appropriate

AAC & SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS

• Evaluate for and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems — including high-tech devices (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, LAMP) and low-tech supports — for students with complex communication needs

• Train classroom staff, paraprofessionals, and families on AAC implementation and aided language stimulation strategies

• Serve students with a range of diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental language disorder, and acquired communication disorders

• Implement evidence-based approaches including PROMPT, Lidcombe, DTTC, PECS, social thinking frameworks, and language experience approaches as appropriate to each student’s profile

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, OR active Clinical Fellowship (CF) with CCC-SLP supervision provided by Thrive

• Active state SLP license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date

• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, eligibility criteria, and special education law as it applies to SLP services in K–12 settings

PREFERRED

• 1+ years of school-based SLP exper