NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:
Elma Elementary SchoolSpeech Language PathologistDate Posted: 09-15-2026
Start Date: 08-24-2026
Category: Certificated
2026-2027 ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range: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; VEBA
Required Qualifications:- Holds, or is eligible and willing to obtain, a Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) School Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate.
- The selected candidate must complete all required certification steps within six months of their date of hire.
- 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 student's 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 www.edjobsnw.org.
Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, a copy of the Washington State ESA Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate, if currently held, 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
[email protected].
