Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and supports children ages 0-3 with communication delays and related developmental needs. This position focuses on enhancing children's communication skills through family-centered intervention, caregiver coaching, and collaborative teamwork. The SLP partners with families to build on strengths and embed strategies into everyday routines. Services are delivered in natural environments and emphasize coaching caregivers to support their child's communication across daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children ages 0-3 with communication delays and related developmental needs, conduct comprehensive assessments, and gather relevant information to determine eligibility for IDEA Part C early intervention services.
• Prepare evaluation reports that include assessment findings, communication development, strengths, and areas of concern to support the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Collaborate with families and ESIT Providers to develop IFSPs based on identified family's priorities and concerns, routine, and the child's developmental needs.
• Provide guidance and expertise to ESIT Providers in implementing IFSP outcomes by supporting communication strategies through coaching, consultation, and collaboration.
• Maintain and adjust support strategies to ensure the implementation of effective, evidence-based communication supports as outlined in IFSPs.
• Facilitate joint home visits with ESIT Providers to provide ongoing support, coaching, and guidance in embedding communication strategies into daily routines within natural environments.
• Participate in team meetings, contributing communication expertise while supporting a reflective, collaborative, and team-based approach to service delivery.
• Provide direct early support services to families using a family-centered coaching model, ensuring individualized and functional communication support.
• Support team learning by sharing strategies related to communication development, including language development, social communication, and feeding.
• Monitor and adjust support strategies to meet the child and family's changing needs.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in formal and informal meetings, programs, and activities with families, local school district personnel, and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Washington State License as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred (Clinical Fellows may be considered if applicable and with appropriate supervision).
• Eligibility for ESIT credentialing and ability to complete required ESIT in-service training within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of early childhood development (birth-3), including communication development, social-emotional development, and family-centered practices.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children and families (experience in early intervention, pediatrics, childcare, or related settings preferred).
• Reliable personal transportation with appropriate automobile insurance and willingness to travel within the service area.

Position Benefits

• Access to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance. WA DRS SERS retirement plan. Medical reimbursement account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.).
• Flexible schedule and ability to work from home.
• Paid sick leave (4.8 hours per month).
• Paid personal leave (9 hours per year).