SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Position Type:
CERTIFICATED (NON-ADMIN)/SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Date Posted:
5/8/2026

Location:
SPECIAL ED - INCLUSIVE ED

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous Review
Position Pool Information:

Position FTE:

Up to 1.0 FTE, Employee Calendars

Position Type:

Certificated (HEA) ; * Contract

(* Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements)


Annualized Salary:
*25/26 SY

$71,962-$140,638*/ year
* prorated based on FTE and contract length

Contractual Start Date:

09/01/2026


Highline Public Schools is seeking Speech Language Pathologists to join our team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year! This pool posting will be reviewed centrally on a rolling basis for both immediate vacancies, as well as vacancies through the 2026-27 school year!

SUMMARY: The position provides both direct and consultation services to students with disabilities in the areas of speech and/or language; possesses and maintains competency in assessment and evaluation techniques; follows compliance procedures and timelines with regard to student Individual Education Plans and evaluation reports; works as a cooperative member of a multi-disciplinary team; and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) :

• MA in Speech Language Pathology
• Washington State ESA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist

For a full job description, please see the attachment.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here !


NOTE: Individual positions may be filled via one the following processes: external hires, internal hires, internal displacements, or internal voluntary transfers. Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process.

OUR PROMISE : Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; View email address on click.appcast.io; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.

Attachment(s):

• ESA SLP 2021-12-07.pdf