Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Olympia, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026–2027 school year in Olympia, Washington. The role is on-site and serves students in elementary grades or across elementary through high school. The position is scheduled for November 2026 through May 2027, with 36–38 hours per week and weekly compensation based on 37.5 hours. The hourly pay range is $60–$70, based on experience and employment arrangement. Guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The provider will have a manageable caseload and support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

The Speech-Language Pathologist helps students develop the communication skills needed to access education and participate in the school environment. Services include assessment, individualized intervention, progress monitoring, documentation, case management, and collaboration with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. The provider may serve students with a range of communication needs, including articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and augmentative and alternative communication needs.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students. The organization emphasizes high-quality, student-centered services, collaboration, and clinical and administrative support.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligible for Washington Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Washington Department of Education certification or credential appropriate 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 school staff and parents and exercise tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• School-based experience.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech and language therapy 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.
• Provide consultation and support to 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 for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for 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 associated with contractor status and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time