Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Jobtailor; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide direct therapy to students in public school districts for the 2026-2027 year. You will support IEP implementation and complete documentation under supervision, ensuring compliance with district and state guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have an active Washington State DOH SLPA license (or be willing to obtain it immediately) and 100 clinical hours, plus SLPA program completion or a related bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Active Washington State DOH SLPA license (or willingness to obtain immediately)
• Completion of 100 clinical hours
• Completion of SLPA program or Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Fingerprinting/background check prior to start
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language therapy to students
• Support implementation of IEPs and complete documentation
• Collaborate with supervising SLPs and the school special education team
• Deliver services in compliance with district and state guidelines
• Support students in public school districts during the 2026-2027 school year

Skills

Active Washington State DOH SLPA Licen

School-Based Experience

Pediatric Experience

Collaboration with Supervising SLPs

Documentation

Education

Completion of SLPA Program or Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

100 Clinical Hours

Job description

• Provide direct speech-language therapy to students
• Support implementation of IEPs and complete documentation
• Collaborate with supervising SLPs and the school special education team
• Deliver services in compliance with district and state guidelines
• Support students in public school districts during the 2026-2027 school year

Requirements

• Active Washington State DOH SLPA license (or willingness to obtain immediately)
• Completion of 100 clinical hours
• Completion of an SLPA program or a Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Must complete fingerprinting/background check prior to start
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing speech-language therapy and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while ensuring compliance with district and state guidelines. Possesses a strong foundation in clinical practice and collaboration within educational settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Washington State DOH SLPA License
• Completion of 100 Clinical Hours
• Completion of SLPA Program or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
• School-Based Experience
• Pediatric Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Washington State DOH SLPA License

Industry Keywords

• Speech-Language Therapy
• IEP Implementation
• Compliance
• Public School Districts
• Documentation
• Collaboration
• Special Education
• Fingerprinting
• Background Check
• Clinical Practice