School-Based Speech Language Pathologist
Olympia, Washington
North Thurston Public Schools

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: Approximately 6 weeks (42 days)

Job Description

This is a proactive posting for the 2026/2027 school year. The client is not yet ready to interview candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• License: Must hold a valid Washington State SLP license.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) required.
  • ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) preferred but not required.
• Education:

  • Must meet state educational requirements for SLPs.
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • WA State Patrol Search within 12 months of start.
  • Fingerprint clearance through Washington OSPI required.
• Other Requirements:

  • Completion of fingerprinting through OSPI with proper documentation.
  • Mandatory Reporter Training certificate (must be renewed annually).
  • Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments each school year.

Experience

• No explicit years of experience specified.
• Higher years of experience default rule does not apply as no years are stated.

Additional Information

• Physical exam, TB testing, immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella), drug testing, and flu vaccination are not required by default but may be required by the client or state.
• Candidates must comply with all state and facility-specific credentialing and documentation requirements.
• Candidates should be prepared to complete all required accounting and background documentation prior to assignment start.

Notes for Candidates

• This position requires compliance with Washington State educational service standards and fingerprinting protocols.
• Candidates should be proactive in completing all required documentation and certifications to ensure timely onboarding.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Speech Language Pathologist travel/contract opportunity in Washington state.