Speech​/Language Specialist; Special Education

Speech/Language Specialist (Special Education)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Job : 5778003

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,993 to $98,397 Per Year

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week) Speech/Language Specialist. This position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, and a valid Oregon Speech/Language Pathology license. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Special Education Department and will follow a 190‑day calendar. The position will be based at the Willamette ESD Marion Center located in Salem, OR, and will begin on August 21, 2026.

Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $67,993 – $98,397, commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date.
• Willamette ESD pays health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer‑paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees.

• Applications must be submitted online at
• Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

The Willamette Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non‑service‑connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

• Dana Pedersen, Program Coordinator – Special Education
• Email: dana.pedersen