School Speech Language Pathologist - $53-54 per hour

Cross Country Education; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per hour

Bonuses and incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) match

Predictable 37.5-hour schedule

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a 41-week assignment in Puyallup, WA. This role involves evaluating and treating K–12 students across speech, language, fluency, voice, and social-communication domains.

You will develop goals, document services, participate in IEPs and multidisciplinary teams, support AAC systems, and collaborate with teachers and families to integrate communication strategies in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders.
• Active WA State SLP license and ESA Certification.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or qualifying clinical fellowship status.
• Successful completion of required background checks and state/district requirements.
• Previous school-based experience preferred.
• Out-of-state reciprocity or temporary credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, fluency, voice, and social-communication evaluations and provide individualized or small-group therapy for K–12 students.
• Develop and monitor communication goals, maintain accurate service documentation, and contribute to IEPs and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Evaluate and support AAC systems and other communication tools for students with complex needs.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate communication strategies into the classroom and support student success.

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders

Active Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist (DOH) license and Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or qualifying clinical fellowship status

Background checks and applicable state/district employment requirements

Previous school-based experience

Reciprocity or temporary credential requirements for out-of-state candidates

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Puyallup, Washington.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Overview

• Conduct speech, language, fluency, voice, and social-communication evaluations and provide individualized or small-group therapy for K–12 students.
• Develop and monitor communication goals, maintain accurate service documentation, and contribute to IEPs and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Evaluate and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and other communication tools for students with complex needs.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate communication strategies into the classroom and support student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Active Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist (DOH) license and Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or qualifying clinical fellowship status
• Successful completion of required background checks and applicable state/district employment requirements
• Previous school-based experience preferred
• Note: Out-of-state candidates must meet applicable reciprocity or temporary credential requirements.

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $53.10 - $54.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable 37.5-hour schedule aligned with the school calendar and operational needs, plus paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f72fp82. Posted job title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.