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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based (Bellingham, WA)
Location: Bellingham, WA — on-site in Whatcom County
Job Type: Part-time, 1099 Independent Contractor
Schedule: Approximately 6 hours per week (0.15 FTE)
Pay: $65–$80 per hour
Contract Period: October–June (immediate need)
Help K-12 students communicate, participate, and thrive.
About Thrive Therapies Group
Thrive Therapies Group seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide on-site K-12 speech-language services in Bellingham and Whatcom County. This part-time, school-year role supports meaningful direct student therapy with access to clinical materials and operational resources.
About The Opportunity
This role focuses on direct therapy — without evaluations or case management — with 40-minute sessions where scheduled and approved by the school team. Final scope will be confirmed for the Whatcom County contract.
What You'll Do
Support Student Communication
Help students build the communication skills that support learning, participation, and success throughout the school day.
Flexible School-Year Role
School-year flexibility, collaborative clinical support, and access to therapy materials and tools.
Apply Today
Join Thrive Therapies Group and help K-12 students access meaningful school-based supports. We encourage qualified local providers who can work on-site in Whatcom County to apply.
Location: Bellingham, WA — on-site in Whatcom County
Job Type: Part-time, 1099 Independent Contractor
Schedule: Approximately 6 hours per week (0.15 FTE)
Pay: $65–$80 per hour
Contract Period: October–June (immediate need)
Help K-12 students communicate, participate, and thrive.
About Thrive Therapies Group
Thrive Therapies Group seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide on-site K-12 speech-language services in Bellingham and Whatcom County. This part-time, school-year role supports meaningful direct student therapy with access to clinical materials and operational resources.
About The Opportunity
This role focuses on direct therapy — without evaluations or case management — with 40-minute sessions where scheduled and approved by the school team. Final scope will be confirmed for the Whatcom County contract.
What You'll Do
- Provide direct speech-language therapy consistent with student IEPs and the confirmed scope of services
- Deliver focused therapy sessions (40-minute sessions where scheduled and approved by the school team)
- Maintain accurate service documentation and track student progress
- Collaborate with school personnel, regional partners, behavioral specialists, and other clinicians
- Provide services consistent with applicable state, district, and professional requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Current Washington State SLP license and/or Washington ESA School Speech-Language Pathologist credential, as required for assigned IEP services and district policies
- Experience with pediatric or school-age populations preferred
- Ability to complete required background checks and credentialing
Support Student Communication
Help students build the communication skills that support learning, participation, and success throughout the school day.
Flexible School-Year Role
School-year flexibility, collaborative clinical support, and access to therapy materials and tools.
Apply Today
Join Thrive Therapies Group and help K-12 students access meaningful school-based supports. We encourage qualified local providers who can work on-site in Whatcom County to apply.
Salary : $65 - $80