Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Olympia, WA

2d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Olympia, Washington, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is on-site and serves students in elementary or elementary-through-high-school grades. The provider works with students and collaborates with educators, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals, with support from the district and TheraPeds Partners.

The role focuses on helping students develop speech, language, and communication skills needed to access education and participate in the school environment. The schedule is 36–38 hours per week, with a stated school-year period of November 2026 through May 2027. Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours, and guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. Caseloads are described as manageable.

Compensation is listed at $60–$70 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. Benefits and terms depend on employment classification and eligibility. W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k), professional development and continuing education, and clinical and administrative support. 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include contract rates, flexibility, professional and administrative resources, guaranteed hours, and professional development and support. Specific terms are provided in the applicable employment or contractor agreement.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligible for Washington Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Appropriate Washington Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills.
• Comfort using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP); CCC is preferred.
• School-based experience; preferred but not required.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups.
• Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized IEP goals.
• Evaluate student progress and adjust intervention strategies based on student needs and data.
• Consult with and support teachers, special education staff, and families.
• Support students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs.
• Support students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate.
• Monitor student performance and collect data to measure progress.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and progress reports.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Manage assigned student caseloads and required documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals.
• Provide case management services, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Independent contractor opportunities may include flexibility and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time