What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech and Language Pathologist position at Lake Chelan School District?
Join Our Team!
Come work in the beautiful Lake Chelan Valley! At Lake Chelan School District, we are proud to offer a supportive, collaborative environment where educators are valued and empowered to make a real difference. We are currently seeking a continuing contract FULL-TIME (1.0 FTE) Speech Language Pathologist for Kindergarten through 5th Grade for the 2026–2027 school year.
Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct therapy services and supports educational outcomes by assessing, planning, and delivering individualized services for students with speech and language needs. The SLP will also serve as a case manager for students whose primary disability is speech and language.
Required Qualifications:
- Washington State certification (minimum Initial ESA SLP certification; Master's degree required)
- Certification of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)
- Experience with assessment procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate positively with team members
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with augmentative communication devices
- Familiarity with Early Learning Intervention (3-5 year old)
Primary Responsibilities
Direct Therapy and Student Support:
- Provide direct therapy services to eligible children targeting articulation, voice, fluency, feeding, and language development to support educational progress.
- Facilitate and implement augmentative communication strategies as needed.
- Implement and monitor AAC devices as well as educate staff and families on the use of AAC devices
Evaluation and Assessment:
- Conduct evaluations for students referred for services, including administering assessments, conducting observations, and preparing detailed evaluation reports with recommendations.
- Act as the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) member for students referred with suspected speech or language impairments.
Collaboration and Case Management
- Serve as the case manager for students that qualify in the area of Communication Disorder or qualify for speech services as a related service.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and school staff to develop and adapt student programs.
- Assist staff in understanding and implementing individualized student support strategies.
- Work collaboratively with Special Education and general education teachers, the program director, and paraeducators to support schoolwide and district wide initiatives.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate data records to document student progress and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
- Participate in Child Find activities and special services staff meetings.
- Support compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education
- Communicate with stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.
Additional Duties:
- Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with evidence-based practices.
- Travel between district buildings (within a 2-mile radius) to provide services.
- Perform other related duties as necessary to support students as well as duties necessary to support the district's needs.
- The location for which this position is hired for may be subject to change if the needs of student populations change.
Eligible Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Time off (sick, personal leave)
- WA State Retirement
- Professional Development
Position open until filled
Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application located on the district website at: www.chelanschools.org
For questions, please contact Kirk Marshlain at marshlaink@chelanschools.org or 509-682-3515, or Human Resources at hr@chelanschools.org or 509-682-3515.
The Lake Chelan School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on-the-basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
TITLE IX COORDINATOR / CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR: Human Resources Director, Jenann Ross, PO Box 369, Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-3515; rossj@chelanschools.org
SECTION 504 / ADA COORDINATOR: Director of Inclusion and Student Services, Kirk Marshlain, PO Box 369, Chelan WA 98816; 509-682-7744; marshlaink@chelanschools.org