School-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC or CF), Kent WA

Calling on Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP-CCC and Clinical Fellows) who want to live and work in a community distinguished by its cultural and linguistic diversity! Soliant has partnered with a local school district near Kent, WA, and is seeking SLPs for this and next school year!

The community is so diverse that up to 130 different languages are spoken in homes. Among its most commonly spoken languages, we have Spanish, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Somali, Ukrainian, Arabic, and Russian. SLPs who enjoy working with ESL or multi-lingual students will thrive in this environment.

This is a school with which we enjoy a collaborative work relationship--multiple SLPs have been placed here over the years, and the majority of them have stayed on, or forged long-term working relationships with the staff.

We have openings in elementary, middle and high school; applicants with specific age group preferences may have some accommodations.

The applicant will:

• Assess students referred for possible speech and language needs.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy sessions for students with identified speech and language disorders.
• Develop individualized education plans and present them to parents, school administrators, and others involved with student evaluations.
• Consult with teachers, counselors, parents, nurses, and administrators on speech and language concerns.
• Maintain accurate records for all students on the caseload.
• Provide reports of a student’s progress to parents.
• Organize student caseload and develop a schedule for each assigned school.
• Develop resource materials for use in speech and language development.

We seek candidates with the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication
• Solid organization
• Up-to-date knowledge of Washington Special Education procedures and best practices for SLPs in school settings
• Professionalism and accountability

Requirements:

• Washington SLP license
• ESA (Educational Staff Associate) credential, issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) 
  • First-time applicants will need to undergo a background check and can work for up to 1 year with a provisional certificate
  • Applicants who have the certificate for a year will need to enroll in an online course on Washington education standards in order to get a full certificate

If you are a clinical fellow, Soliant will appoint a supervisor to work with you towards your ASHA certificate, and to oversee your work. We welcome a conversation about how supervision will look!

Sound like a good opportunity? Apply today by using the form below, or contact Monica Guu with questions at [email protected]