Seattle Public Schools

School Speech Language Pathologist: Various FTE

Seattle Public Schools$74K — $146K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or a related field.
  • Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist.
  • Experience with assessment and intervention for communication issues.
  • Strong collaborative skills for working with students, teachers, and parents.
  • Ability to maintain compliance with educational regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Assess communication skills of students referred for testing.
  • Organize a system for identifying students with communication problems.
  • Plan and implement interventions in collaboration with teachers.
  • Consult with parents to discuss student progress and home program implementation.
  • Participate in school-student intervention team discussions.
  • Provide intervention strategies to classroom teachers.
  • Train and supervise student teachers as necessary.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
  • Engagement in collaborative team environments.
  • Involvement in staff meetings and district committees.
Full Job Description
Salary: $74,736.00 - $146,088.00 Annually
Location : John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27030
Department: Speech Language Pathologists
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Subject Area: N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE: 1.0

Overview of Position
Under general supervision, assesses communication skills and provides appropriate intervention for students in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Organizes and maintains a system for identifying students with communication problems; determines through evaluation procedures the level of the communication skills of those students referred for testing; records evaluation results and writes reports, if needed.
  • Refers students whose communication problems require additional evaluation and/or intervention by other professionals; completes required documentation and maintains compliance with school district procedures and state and federal laws.
  • Plans and implements interventions for eligible students within the total educational setting, and works collaboratively with students and teachers, as appropriate, to facilitate the implementation.
  • Consults with parents to share student progress and instructs parents in the implementation of home programs, when appropriate.
  • Participates as a member of the school-student intervention team to address concerns about a student's communication skills and development.
  • Consults with classroom teachers to provide appropriate intervention strategies and materials.
  • Consults with district personnel and out-of-district agencies regarding students' program plans and assessment results.
  • Provides information regarding communication development, disorders, and services to staff and community
  • Trains, evaluates, and supervises student teachers, as appropriate.
  • Participates in staff meetings and serves on other District committees.
  • Pursues professional development activities to update skills and apply current practices.
  • Performs related duties, as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:

Valid Washington State ESA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Salary Schedule
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01

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools certificated substitute?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Will you hold by September 1, 2026, a Master's degree in speech and language disorders, audiology, or an equivalent field?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Please indicate your regional preference in relation to school location.
  • Central
  • North East
  • North West
  • South East
  • South West

04

Will you hold by September 1, 2026 a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate, with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Are you under contract with a district other than Seattle Public Schools for the next school year?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

About Seattle Public Schools

Seattle Public Schools is the largest public school district in the state of Washington, serving over 50,000 students in 104 schools. The district employs over 10,000 staff members, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. Seattle Public Schools is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. The district offers a wide range of programs and services, including special education, bilingual education, and advanced placement courses. Seattle Public Schools has received numerous awards for its academic achievements and innovative programs.
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-$50 million
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Revenue
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