Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Yelm, WA

17d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time or full-time, on-site Speech Language Pathologist to serve PreK–12 students at a school in the Yelm, Washington area. The role is scheduled from October 2026 through May or June 2027 and may be offered as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. The position includes guaranteed hours for direct services as well as documentation, administrative, and planning time, and offers manageable caseloads with support from both the district and TheraPeds Partners.

The Speech Language Pathologist provides therapy services, conducts assessments and evaluations, develops and manages IEPs, monitors student progress, and collaborates with therapists, educators, parents, and other school staff. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational and time-management abilities, technology proficiency, and a commitment to working with students with special needs.

The role offers $60–$70 or more per hour, described as approximately $1,200–$1,400 or more per week. Benefits depend on employment status. W-2 benefits may include health, dental, vision, and a 401(k); 1099 compensation includes resources for health-benefit enrollment and an hourly-rate stipend for health benefits and taxes. Additional offerings include professional development and continuing education, a supportive TheraPeds community, guaranteed hours, and bi-monthly salary deposits.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program.
• State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Department of Education licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• National license: ASHA.
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required.
• Experience working with children.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, with tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform necessary physical movements as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, and crawling, and to engage with students in varied physical locations and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required.
• CF-SLP placement may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students.
• Conduct student assessments and evaluations.
• Develop and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Provide consultation and case management.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, parents, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation and related administrative and planning work.
• Work and engage physically with students in the locations and activities required by the district.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Resources for health-benefit enrollment and an hourly-rate stipend for health benefits and taxes for 1099 contractors.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time