Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type: Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)

Date Posted: 4/17/2026

Location: Pasco

Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Department/Program: Special Services / Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)

Reports To: ESIT Program Coordinator

Classification: Certificated Exempt – 108 days per year / 8 hours per day

Salary Range: MA+0 $ 45,747.80 - MA+10 $ 55,278.83

SUMMARY: The Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and supports children ages 0–3 with communication delays and related developmental needs. This position focuses on enhancing children’s communication skills through family‑centered intervention, caregiver coaching, and collaborative teamwork. The SLP partners with families to build on strengths and embed strategies into everyday routines. Services are delivered in natural environments and emphasize coaching caregivers to support their child’s communication across daily activities.

This position is primarily remote and requires a productive home workspace located within Washington State. Travel is required, and all eligible travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with OFM guidelines and program requirements.

• Build rapport and strong relationships with families and other ESIT team members.
• Evaluate children ages 0–3 with communication delays and related developmental needs, conduct comprehensive assessments, and gather relevant information to determine eligibility for IDEA Part C early intervention services.
• Prepare evaluation reports that include assessment findings, communication development, strengths, and areas of concern to support the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Collaborate with families and ESIT Providers to develop IFSPs based on identified family priorities and concerns, routine, and the child’s developmental needs.
• Provide guidance and expertise to ESIT Providers in implementing IFSP outcomes by supporting communication strategies through coaching, consultation, and collaboration.
• Monitor and adjust support strategies to ensure the implementation of effective, evidence‑based communication supports as outlined in IFSPs.
• Facilitate joint home visits with ESIT Providers to provide ongoing support, coaching, and guidance in embedding communication strategies into daily routines within natural environments.
• Participate in team meetings, contributing communication expertise while supporting a reflective, collaborative, and team‑based approach to service delivery.
• Provide direct early support services to families using a family‑centered coaching model, ensuring individualized and functional communication support.
• Support team learning by sharing strategies related to communication development, including language development, social communication, and feeding.
• Monitor and adjust support strategies to meet the child and family’s changing needs.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in formal and informal meetings, programs, and activities with families, local school district personnel, and community agencies.

• Compile and maintain up‑to‑date documentation, including evaluation reports, IFSPs, progress notes, and communication logs related to services provided to children and families.
• Collaborate with families, local school district personnel, and community agencies to support service coordination, continuity of care, and successful transitions.
• Provide consultation and guidance to team members and community partners regarding communication development, feeding, social communication, and early intervention best practices.
• Assist in the development of written materials such as procedures, guidelines, and training resources to support high‑quality early intervention services.
• Provide support to school districts (e.g., transition planning, communication development, Part C services and regulations) to ensure alignment with established guidelines and practices.
• Assist other personnel as needed to ensure an efficient and effective team approach to service delivery.
• Utilize technology effectively, including proficiency in Google Drive, Outlook, Google Docs, Adobe, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools to support communication,…