Overview

Join our team of dedicated professionals as a full-time Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) and make a difference in students' lives. Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment with a traditional school schedule and time off.

Experience unparalleled flexibility with this role by providing on-site services combined with one dedicated remote documentation day.

Now offering a $2000 sign-on bonus!

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will be a valued member of our assessment and treatment multidisciplinary team. We are hiring a full time SLP who uses evidence based practices and data driven interventions to meet the varied needs of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) at our TK-12 schools or students receiving MTSS support. Our SLP is encouraged to be creative and to collaborate with teachers and school staff around the delivery of an enriched language program to all students, and are accountable for taking into consideration cultural and linguistic differences of diverse students. The SLP will provide in-person services with flexibility for virtual at home work for documentation days. This position follows a traditional school schedule with time off during school breaks, and additional Paid-Time-Off days to use throughout the school year.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Seneca's Unconditional Education Programs embody an integrated, responsive special educational model that promotes equitable opportunities for all students. Our team of passionate staff is always willing to work collaboratively and innovative to do whatever it takes to ensure that the needs of all students are met and to establish best practices for serving youth with disabilities. Our school-based Unconditional Education Services are highly tailored to meet each student's unique needs - their parents and other family members are enlisted as partners in designing and implementing their education and treatment plans. Our goal, under the Unconditional Education model, is to provide our students and their families tools and resources so they may thrive within their community.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca is a non-profit organization who partners with schools to provide services and supports to students in public charter schools grades K-12. Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services (language, fluency, articulation and pragmatics) to identified students.
• Assess students who appear to be in need of speech and language treatment.
• Attend IEPs and evaluation meetings to monitor student progress as required by the IEP review process.
• Work effectively as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary school based intervention team.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with other Seneca team members (School Psychologists and OTs).
• Provide consultation and support to school staff regarding the language needs of all students.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, classroom and support staff.
• Requires occasional travel to schools in Tacoma and South King County.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or related field required (CFY candidates welcome to apply)
• Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) for public schools (Can obtain after hire)
• Washington State License DOH license (SLP license or Interim License (CF)
• ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence preferred (does not apply to CF applicants)
• Valid driver's license and insurability through Seneca's automobile policy
• Fulfillment of TB test, fingerprinting and state clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Schedule

• Full-time
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 am -4:00 pm
• One dedicated documentation/planning day per week with some flexibility in work location 
• Ability to create and manage therapy schedule within school hours 
• Follows a school year calendar with paid school breaks 

Benefits

• Starting at $78,280- $92,280 per year the actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• $2,000 signing bonus 
• 12 paid weeks off (7 weeks of school breaks & 5 weeks of Paid Time Off) 
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• Relocation assistance available 
• Mileage reimbursement and material reimbursement 
• Company cell phone provided to contact families during working hours 
• Stipend for continuing education and licensure reimbursement annually 
• Supportive supervision model with weekly meetings with supervisor 
• Close knit multi-disciplinary team environment with opportunity to frequently collaborate with other disciplines who work at Seneca (School Psychs and OTs)
• Opportunity for upward mobility within a non-profit company
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Key words: SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Language Therapy, Therapy, Nonprofit, Youth, Advocate, Family, Children, Families

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