Speech​/Language Specialist; Early Learning

Speech/Language Specialist (Early Learning)

Willamette ESD MARION CENTER - SALEM, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

VACANCY NOTICE

Speech/Language Specialist (Early Learning)

Opens:
March 2, 2026

Closes:
Open until filled

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for multiple full-time (40 hours per week) Speech/Language Specialist positions; bilingual Spanish preferred. These positions require a Master's degree or equivalent, and a valid Oregon Speech/Language Pathology license. Successful candidates will work as members of the Early Learning Department and will follow a 190-day calendar. These positions will be based at multiple Willamette ESD sites located in Marion, Yamhill, and Polk Counties.

These positions will begin either July 6th or August 21st, 2026 (depending on caseload assignment).

Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefits

• 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*, will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full-time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period . *
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees. To view a summary of benefits, please clickhere .

Willamette Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace community of equity, diversity and inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating conditions that provide respect, support and opportunity for all to thrive. The WESD values representation and recognizes that excellent candidates come from many different backgrounds. For more information about WESD’s non-discrimination policy, including contact information of staff designated to respond to questions of discrimination and the WESD’s discrimination complaint process and procedures, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at  for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at or 711.

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 US Dept. of Veteran’s 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 Dept.

of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jackie Smetana , Program Coordinator - Early Learning
• Email: jackie.smetana