Speech Language Pathologist

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2026-2027
Elma Middle and High Schools
Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 06-16-2026

Closing Date: 06-21-2026 or until filled

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Category: Certificated (ESA Required)

ETO Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $64,711.58 - $122,591.66 (2025-2026)
• Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

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

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
• 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, and Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Speech-Language Pathology Certificate, 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 hr@eagles.edu.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu