Speech Language Pathologist 26/27 School Year

Bethel School District 403; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District is seeking SLP applicants who can lead and innovate in instruction for the 2026-27 school year. Successful candidates will deliver evidence-based speech and language services and collaborate with families and staff to support student learning.

Responsibilities include providing SLP services, developing IEP goals, and consulting with parents, teachers, and administrators to create effective accommodations and interventions in school settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• ESA Certification for SLP in Washington state required.
• CFY supervision available is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech, language, hearing and augmentative communication services to individuals and small groups.
• Consult with parents and teachers of children with communication disabilities.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff to support inclusion.
• Travel between buildings as needed to serve students.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ESA Certification for SLP (Washington)

Job description

This posting is for multiple openings for the 2026-27 school year. The Bethel School District is seeking SLP applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Speech 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• WashingtonState 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/CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience 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 AFFILIATION

Bethel Education Association

WAGES AND BENEFITS

• Salaries/Wages
• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Other Compensation

Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel 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, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 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.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.