Speech Language Pathologist

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2026-2027
Elma Middle and High Schools
Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

Closing Date: 0or until filled

Start Date:

Category: Certificated (ESA Required)

ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $64711.58 - $122591.66 (2025-2026)
• Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

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

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
• 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 students 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

Application Process:
Apply at . Required attachments: Cover Letter Resume three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation and Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Speech-Language Pathology Certificate and College Transcripts.

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Tami Buckell at .

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
Title IX Officer Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith

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
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith