Speech and Language Pathologist 1.0 Position

Speech and Language Pathologist 1.0 Position

Mead WA Special Services – Mead, Washington. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5882477
Final date to receive applications: Aug 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

August 12, 2026

CERTIFICATED VACANCY

Special Services

Speech and Language Pathologist

1.0 FTE/Continuing

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist must provide comprehensive services in the area of communication disorders including evaluation, treatment, and consultative services to students, ages 3-21, with disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist will perform other job-related duties as requested by administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct, indirect and consultative services including articulation, phonology, language, voice and fluency.
• Assist in the identification of communication disordered students through referral, assessment, observation, and writing of a diagnostic report that states the evaluation findings then provide appropriate program recommendations.
• Participate and work collaboratively as a member of the IEP team in designing and implementing effective programs as determined by the student’s individual education plan.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback.
• Maintain appropriate written records and reports for each child assessed and/or served, and evaluate the effectiveness of the student’s program, modifying and adapting as needed.
• Communicate with families, school staff and outside agencies involved with the student regarding the student’s program.
• Provide a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Provide recommendations needed to facilitate improved performances in the classroom.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities and provide in-service education for staff and support personnel.
• Work cooperatively with parents, teachers, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to disabled students.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Instruct and manage student behavior.
• Assist in the selection and development of equipment and materials.
• Self
  -reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be ESA certified as a speech language pathologist in the State of Washington, or obtain said certificate before the start of the job.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrate comprehensive content knowledge and understanding of teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the IDEA and WAC 392-172A.
• Demonstrate ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibit the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrate ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibit a commitment to on-going professional learning including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.

DESIRED CRITERIA:

• ASHA certified with at least one-year experience working in a school setting, preferred
• Experience with IEPonline, preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Education Association (MEA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website athttps://www.mead
354.org/apps/pages// . Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online athttps://www.mead
354.org/apps/pages//

The 2025-26 salary range for teachers in the Mead School District is between $59,323.50 and $ per school year. Placement is…