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Olympia, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Olympia, WA

  • Full-Time
  • 2026–2027 School Year

Elementary through High School | On-site | $60–$70+/hour

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 2026–2027 school year in Olympia, Washington

This is a full-time opportunity with guaranteed hours, dedicated documentation and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from both TheraPeds and the school district.

The Role

You'll provide school-based speech and language services to help students strengthen the communication skills they need to participate successfully in school.

  • Provide individual and small-group speech-language therapy
  • Develop and implement IEP goals and intervention plans
  • Address articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs
  • Conduct evaluations and reevaluations and interpret assessment results
  • Collect data, monitor progress, and complete progress reports
  • Develop IEP documentation and participate in eligibility and IEP meetings
  • Consult and collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and related-service providers
  • Provide classroom strategies and recommendations to support student communication
  • Complete required documentation and maintain accurate service records

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • $60-$70 an hour
  • Guaranteed hours
  • 36-38 hours a week
  • Full-time school schedule, following the school calendar
  • Designated documentation and planning time
  • Manageable caseload
  • Clinical and administrative support
  • Professional development opportunities
  • TheraPeds professional community
  • W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities available

Qualifications

We're Looking for an SLP Who Has

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
  • Active or eligible New Hampshire Speech-Language Pathologist licensure
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred
  • Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, and school-based service delivery
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Good organization and time-management skills
  • Comfort with technology and documentation
  • Ability to complete required background clearances

Physical Requirements

School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The Provider must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support
  • Access to the TheraPeds professional community
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
  • Competitive contract rates
  • Benefit Resources
  • Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
  • Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support

Access to the TheraPeds Professional Community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Who We Are

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.

We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.

Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.

If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide school-based therapy services to students, including individual and small-group sessions to address various communication needs. They are responsible for developing IEP goals, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with teachers and families to support student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentReceptive languageAssessment interpretationData collectionProgress monitoring

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 8 employers

9
<$150k
3
$150k-165k
2
$165k-180k
1
$189k
4
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - BronxContract

Knowledge Road · Bronx, New York

$75-$95/hr
#3

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Brooklyn

$75-$95/hr
#4

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Manhattan

$75-$95/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,664 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed hours (36-38 hours/week)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Dedicated documentation and planning time
Manageable caseload
Clinical and administrative support