Speech Language Pathologist - Early Learning - Columbia Service Center - St. Helens

Speech Language Pathologist
- Early Learning
- Columbia Service Center
- St. Helens

• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Columbia County Service Center
• Date Available:
  
  11/02/2026
• Closing Date:
  Priority Date 10/09/2026

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Position Title
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Speech Language Pathologist
Department:Early Learning
Location: Columbia Service Center - St. Helens
Reports To: Principal - Early Learning
Compensation:Per negotiated contract, Licensed Salary Schedule
Bargaining Unit:NWEA
FTE: 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day; 5 days per week
Work Days:192

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• A. Ensure that all students receive high-quality, culturally and linguistically sensitive, competent services.
• B. Demonstrate awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in the area of language acquisition with linguistically and/or culturally diverse populations.
• C. Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process in accordance with the IEP/IFSP documentation.
• D. Design school-wide speech-language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and implement a variety of service delivery models, including pull-out, in-class, and consultation.
• E. Address social, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on the attainment of educational goals.
• F. Consult and collaborate with teachers and parents to increase access to language in the curriculum in order to support development in the area of literacy across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• G. Identify appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and/or accommodations in collaboration with the educational team.
• H. Identify, implement, and support students with the use of augmentative communication devices.
• I. Maintain appropriate records and reports (if applicable, including Medicaid billing).
• J. Screen and identify communication disorders in children with special needs.
• K. Act as a member of the multidisciplinary team during the assessment process and evaluate students/children in the area of articulation, voice, fluency, and language impairments.
• L. Develop and maintain accurate information regarding IEP / IFSP records in accordance with special education and district guidelines, timeline, and processes to meet individual student needs.
• M. Prepare and complete documentation on time, including speech and language evaluations, progress reports, transition reports, and student data collection system.
• N. Attend and participate in team, school, and district meetings as necessary
• O. Access and attend professional development to increase knowledge and provide high-quality services.
• P. Conduct hearing screenings, as necessary.
• Q. May be involved with mentoring and/or supervision of graduate SLP students, clinical fellows, and/or new SLPs on the team (per licensure guidelines).
• R. May supervise SLP-Assistants and/or paraprofessionals (per licensure guidelines)
• S. Drive between locations as required.
• T. Perform other job duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• 1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• 2. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• 3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• 4. Proficient in the…