2026-2027 School Year
REQUIRED Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcripts. Endorsement in Speech Language Pathology.
POSITION TITLE Speech Language Pathologists
LOCATION District
DATE POSTED 02032026
JOB NUMBER 005-27-10
HOURS DAYS 7.0180
Benefits SEA Certificated Benefits Sunnyside School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE Speech Language Pathologist
REPORTS TO Special Services Director
UNIT CLASSIFICATION SEAPRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible for diagnosing speech and language disorders and for providing professional services to students through assessment planning, goal development, and provision of appropriate intervention services designed to enable students to access the general education curriculum.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses screens and evaluates students and effectively shares results with parents and educational staff and participates in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school requirements and best practice.
Develops and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech-Language Impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech-language as a related service on an annual basis or according to requirements.
Addresses all components of the IEP
Develops goals and objectives for the IEP.
Sends home progress reports concurrent with the issuance of report cards.
Complies with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by providing relevant instruction according to the IEP Personalized Learning Plan and educational best practices.
Meets and instructs students in the locations and at the time designated using materials, instructional techniques, and resources in accordance with school curriculum, special education policies, and procedures, and recommended best practices.
Provides consultative services for school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific techniques and working with school teams to facilitate relevant and consistent interventions for targeted students.
Establishes a system of documentation that is measurable, accountable, and that conforms to state and school policy.
Maintains records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines.
Attends meetings and staff development as requested by the principal and special education department.
Arranges for purchase of necessary instructional supplies for speech and language services and maintains an inventory of supplies.
Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff.
Complies with and supports school regulations and policies.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPSDaily work will be assigned and supervised by the building principal. Interacts regularly with various support staff, students, parents, and other district employees. Contacts with parents and other agencies may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONSDuties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms and other school facilities. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to approximately 10 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighting up to approximately 25 pounds may be required.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience
Bachelor of Arts Degree required Master of Arts Degree in speech-language pathology or communications disorders preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse academic and behavioral needs. Knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines, and local district policies. Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructional, and behavioral modifications, and accommodations. Thorough knowledge of communication disorders, including all areas of language, phonological processes, articulation, voice, and fluidity. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Licenses
Special Requirements
Valid Washington State Education Staff Associate teaching certificate with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology. Valid Drivers License or photo identification. Social Security Card. WSPFBI fingerprint background clearance.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Exempt
EVALUATION Special Services Director