What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at The Columbus Organization?
Are you a Speech Language Pathologist passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health challenges? Join us at The Columbus Organization, a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare. We offer a supportive team environment, competitive salary, flexible work hours, and comprehensive benefits designed to promote work-life balance and professional growth.
Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Lakewood, WA
Schedule Full-Time, Monday-Friday School Hours
2026-2027 School Year
Compensation: $80,000/annually
Role Summary:
Make a lasting difference in the lives of students as a Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year! In this itinerant role, you'll provide speech-language services to preschool through 12th-grade students with communication disorders in both special and general education settings. You'll collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to help students strengthen their communication skills and achieve academic and social success in a supportive, school-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Screen, evaluate, select, and schedule caseload; provide therapy services, including in-class intervention for students with communication disorders.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, peers, other support staff, parents, and the community.
- Adapt the professional role of speech/language pathology to the public schools.
- Develop appropriate Individual Education Programs (IEPs) goals and objectives
Required Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of State and school district rules and regulations
- Assessing students and providing feedback as a member of an evaluation team.
- Programming activities to promote communication interaction objectives.
- Programming based on the developmental level of students and functional skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current, active WA State Speech-Language Pathologist license
- Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of an Educational Staff Associate certificate for speech-language pathologist.
- Experience in working with students with mild, moderate and severe disabilities.
Benefits:
- Cigna Medical/Dental/Prescription Insurance
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance with Buy-Up Option
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Reimbursement for Licensure/Certification
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Accident/Hospital/Cancer Plans
- Health Advocacy Program
- Summers Holidays Off
Why Join Us?
Make a Difference With The Columbus Organization! We are committed to ensuring everyone deserves a meaningful life, and our team members are at the heart of that mission. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise truly matters, apply today and start your journey with us!
Salary : $80,000