Elementary Speech Language Pathologist
Lacey, Washington
Chambers Prairie Elementary

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (School)

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Job Details

• Position: Elementary Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full Time to cover leave
• Contract Length: 10 weeks (interpreted from contract_length = 10)
• Contract Dates: End of March through June 17, 2026
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (37.5 billable hours per week)
• Experience:

  • School-based experience preferred but not required
  • Not accepting Clinical Fellows (CFs)
• Licensure/Certifications Required:

  • Washington State SLP License
  • Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification (will expedite ESA if needed)
  • ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) preferred but not required

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Washington SLP license
• ESA certification required (candidate cannot start with certification pending; client will expedite but will not obtain conditional ESA)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• School-based experience preferred but not mandatory
• Clinical Fellows (CFs) are not accepted

Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for RNs and LVNs (if applicable)
• Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate and verification required
• Fingerprinting through Washington OSPI required (candidate responsible for completing; fingerprint results shared with school district)
• Mandatory Reporter Training required (must be updated annually)
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Washington State Patrol Search required and must be current (within 1 year)
• Drug testing not required unless specifically requested by client
• Various educational and certification verifications required and must be uploaded prior to start

Additional Notes

• Physical exam, TB testing, and immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu) are not required by default but may be requested by the client or state
• Candidate must complete school-specific forms annually (e.g., Responsible Use, Access Request)
• Candidate must comply with all state and facility-specific documentation and background check requirements
• Candidate must have an unexpired government-issued photo ID

Summary

This is a full-time, short-term travel contract for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist licensed in Washington State, with ESA certification required. The role supports elementary school students and requires compliance with state educational and background check standards. School-based experience is preferred but not mandatory, and Clinical Fellows are not eligible. The contract runs approximately 10 weeks from late March to mid-June 2026.