Job Description
Job Description
General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to a Special Education Assistant Director, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, augmentative alternative communication devices, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families to support students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist participates as a member of an education team in the assessment and program evaluation for students. The SLP serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA
Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $39,198.12 - $62,982.45. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.
Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Speech Language Pathologist to serve the Methow Valley School District for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is .61081 FTE/113 day contract.
Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.
Essential Functions:
Inform principals, teachers and other school personnel of speech, language and/or hearing services.
Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing screening criteria, materials, procedures and record-keeping strategies.
Select and employ diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
Establish criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.
Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of each student with a speech, language and/or hearing disorder.
Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information.
Identify and define factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy. Redefine goals and modify therapy strategies consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the individual family service plan (IFSP).
Consult with parents, educators and other professionals regarding needs of children/students to assure appropriate learning experiences.
Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.
Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA speech language pathologist certificate.
Completed all requirements for a master's degree with a major in speech pathology (except special project or thesis).
Experience working with children with articulation and language disabilities.
Experience in the identification, assessment, programming and evaluation of children with language disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in speech or speech pathology.
Experience in P-12 education.
Experience working with Washington state and federal laws relating to children with disabilities.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:
Travel within ESD 112 Special Education ESA service region.
May be assigned to more than one school building.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific. We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.
Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.
General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to a Special Education Assistant Director, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, augmentative alternative communication devices, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families to support students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist participates as a member of an education team in the assessment and program evaluation for students. The SLP serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA
Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $39,198.12 - $62,982.45. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.
Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Speech Language Pathologist to serve the Methow Valley School District for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is .61081 FTE/113 day contract.
Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.
Essential Functions:
Inform principals, teachers and other school personnel of speech, language and/or hearing services.
Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing screening criteria, materials, procedures and record-keeping strategies.
Select and employ diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
Establish criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.
Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of each student with a speech, language and/or hearing disorder.
Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information.
Identify and define factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy. Redefine goals and modify therapy strategies consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the individual family service plan (IFSP).
Consult with parents, educators and other professionals regarding needs of children/students to assure appropriate learning experiences.
Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.
Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA speech language pathologist certificate.
Completed all requirements for a master's degree with a major in speech pathology (except special project or thesis).
Experience working with children with articulation and language disabilities.
Experience in the identification, assessment, programming and evaluation of children with language disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in speech or speech pathology.
Experience in P-12 education.
Experience working with Washington state and federal laws relating to children with disabilities.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:
Travel within ESD 112 Special Education ESA service region.
May be assigned to more than one school building.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific. We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.
Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.
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