School Speech Language Pathologist - $53-54 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students find their voice and build confidence! Join Cross Country Education as a Speech-Language Pathologist and make a meaningful impact by helping K–12 students strengthen communication skills, access their education, and reach their full potential during the 2026–2027 school year in Puyallup, WA.
Position Overview
Conduct speech, language, fluency, voice, and social-communication evaluations and provide individualized or small-group therapy for K–12 students.
Develop and monitor communication goals, maintain accurate service documentation, and contribute to IEPs and multidisciplinary meetings.
Evaluate and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and other communication tools for students with complex needs.
Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate communication strategies into the classroom and support student success.
Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences & Disorders
Active Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist (DOH) license and Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or qualifying clinical fellowship status
Successful completion of required background checks and applicable state/district employment requirements
Previous school-based experience preferred
Note: Out-of-state candidates must meet applicable reciprocity or temporary credential requirements.
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $53.10 - $54.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable 37.5-hour schedule aligned with the school calendar and operational needs, plus paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f72fp82. Posted job title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.