Role Description
Reporting directly to the ESA Special Education Director, the Virtual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech and language services in the areas of:
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Student assessment
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Augmentative alternative communication devices
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Direct therapy
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Training and consultation to staff and families
The Virtual Speech Language Pathologist participates as a member of an education team in the assessment and program evaluation for students. The Virtual SLP serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
Qualifications
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Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA speech language pathologist certificate.
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Hold a Speech Language Pathologist license in home state.
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Completed all requirements for a master's degree with a major in speech pathology (except special project or thesis).
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Experience working with children with articulation and language disabilities.
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Experience in the identification, assessment, programming and evaluation of children with language disabilities.
Requirements
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Must have remote internet service with bandwidth to support virtual platforms such as Zoom or Google Classroom.
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Maintain a caseload of at least 60 students with SLP direct services.
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Successful completion of a criminal history fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Benefits
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The full salary range for this position is $63,269.00 - $98,665.00.
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Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.
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This position is full time, 185 day contract.
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It is 100% virtual and may work remotely from the following states: Washington, Oregon, North Carolina, Utah, and Maryland.
Company Description
Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state.
This position will close on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Only complete applications will be considered.
A complete application will include:
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Work history including ANY and ALL employment in the past 10 years.
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At least three professional references contact information.
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A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
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A resume that reflects work experience listed on application.
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A copy of a SLP certificate or evidence of completing a SLP program.
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:
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Inform principals, teachers and other school personnel of speech, language and/or hearing services.
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Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders and provide virtual services and evaluations.
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Select and employ virtual diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
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Follow ESA criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.
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Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of each student with a speech, language and/or hearing disorder.
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Maintain an ESA-approved system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information; including Medicaid reporting.
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Identify and define factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy.
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Consult with parents, educators and other professionals regarding needs of children/students.
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Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.
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Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.
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Attend meetings and collaborate virtually with families, school-based data teams and IEP/evaluation teams.
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Other duties as assigned.