Speech Language Pathologist

Elma School District; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twelve sick leave days per year

Two personal leave days with pay per y

Washington DRS retirement

Deferred compensation

Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, L

FSA and DCAP; VEBA

Job summary

Elma Elementary School is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. The position includes providing speech-language therapy, screen and assess students, and develop IEPs under state guidelines.

Start date is 08-24-2026, with full-time certificated status in the Elma School District. The candidate should hold or be eligible for WA ESA SLP certification; CCC-SLP is preferred and CFY candidates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible to obtain WA ESA School SLP certificate.
• Must complete certification steps within six months of hire.
• CCC-SLP preferred; CFY considered.

Responsibilities

• Screen students to determine needs for further assessment.
• Assess speech, language, articulation, fluency, hearing and voice.
• Develop IEPs in accordance with WA rules and regulations.
• Provide speech-language therapy to students to mitigate disorders.
• Lead meetings and collaborate with families, teachers and staff.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication assessment

IEP development

Education

ESA SLP Certificate (WA)

CCC-SLP preferred

CFY candidates considered

Tools

Background clearance

Job description

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2026-2027

Elma Elementary School

Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 09-15-2026

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Category: Certificated

2026-2027 ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $65,727 - $124,515

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP; VEBA

Required Qualifications:

• Holds, or is eligible and willing to obtain, a Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) School Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate.
• The selected candidate must complete all required certification steps within six months of their date of hire.
• Certification of Clinical Competencies (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Clinical Fellowship Year candidates may be considered
• WSP/FBI fingerprints background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Knowledge and/or experience with federal and state special education regulations, preferred
• Experience with creating schedules for service
• Must be able to safely lift and/or move equipment and supplies as needed in the course of responsibilities
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Examples of Duties:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments, the teacher performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Screens students to determine if further assessment is needed
• Assesses student’s communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, hearing, voice, language) to identify communication disorders, determine program eligibility, and develop treatments recommendations
• Develop IEPs meetings Washington State Rules and Regulations
• Provides speech and language therapy to students to minimize the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success
• Facilitates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing/screening, IEPs, parent/guardian conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) to present evaluation results, develop treatment plans, and/or provide training to parents/guardians/students, and staff
• Collaborates/consults with parents/guardians, teachers, physicians, administrators, team members, and other professionals to develop plans
• The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
• Other duties as assigned

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:

504 Section Coordinator: Kathleen Gallagher, [e-mail]

Title IX Officer: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, [e-mail]

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades.

Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:

Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, [e-mail]

Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, [e-mail]