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Tacoma, Washington · Remote OK

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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Job Description

Part-Time | Hybrid or Fully Remote | Washington

$65.00–$70.00/hour | 20 Hours per Week

Help Students Find Their Voice. Join a Team That Values Yours.

At Lilac Learning Center, we believe communication changes lives.

We're a growing network of non-public special education schools serving students with autism and related developmental disabilities throughout Washington. Our Speech-Language Pathologists are essential members of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping students build communication, independence, confidence, and lifelong skills.

If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise is respected and your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive Pay: $65.00–$70.00/hour DOE
  • Approximately 20 guaranteed hours per week
  • Hybrid or fully remote opportunities
  • Year-round schedule with scheduled breaks off, paid
  • Flexible scheduling whenever possible
  • Highly collaborative interdisciplinary team
  • Clinical autonomy and professional respect
  • Administrative support that lets you focus on students
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
  • In Washington, Relocating or Applying from Another State?
  • Great—we actively recruit nationwide.
  • If you're licensed in another state, we'll help make your transition to Washington as smooth as possible.
  • Through our Credential Concierge Program, we provide personalized assistance with:
  • Washington SLP licensure
  • ASLP Interstate Compact eligibility
  • Washington ESA Certification
  • Credential paperwork and application tracking
  • Required documentation
  • Reimbursement of approved credentialing expenses
  • You won't have to navigate the process alone.

What You'll Do

As a member of Lilac's interdisciplinary team, you will:

  • Conduct speech-language evaluations and assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and IEP goals

Provide Direct Speech-language Therapy Services

  • Support receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency, voice, pragmatic language, and AAC
  • Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation
  • Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families
  • Partner with teachers, BCBAs, Occupational Therapists, and Behavior Technicians
  • Coach educational teams on communication strategies that promote student success

What We're Looking For

  • Required Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
  • Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
  • Washington State SLP License or eligibility through the ASLP Interstate Compact

Washington ESA Certificate preferred. Candidates eligible to obtain an ESA after hire are strongly encouraged to apply. Lilac's Credential Concierge Program provides step-by-step guidance and support throughout the certification process.

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary educational team

Preferred Qualifications

  • School-based or pediatric experience
  • Experience supporting students with autism
  • Experience with AAC
  • Knowledge of IDEA, FAPE, IEP development, and school-based service delivery

Why Lilac?

We're intentionally building a workplace where clinicians can do their best work.

At Lilac, You'll Find

  • A collaborative team that values your expertise
  • Students who benefit from evidence-based, individualized services
  • Leaders who listen
  • Opportunities to grow professionally
  • A mission-driven culture focused on improving the lives of students and families
  • We believe great clinicians deserve a great place to practice.

Preferred Start Date

We're ideally looking for someone to join our team As soon as possible.

Washington credentialled candidates strongly preferred however, we may be willing to work with exceptional out of state candidates to get their Washington credentials.

Ready to Apply?

  • If you're passionate about helping students communicate, connect, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Submit your résumé today and become part of a team that's raising the standard for special education.

Help students find their voice—and discover why so many clinicians are excited to build their careers at Lilac Learning Center.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to students with developmental disabilities. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in IEP meetings, and coach educational staff on communication strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and possess a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). A Washington State SLP license or eligibility through the ASLP Interstate Compact is required, with Washington ESA certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Autism supportAssessmentCollaborationPediatric therapyInterdisciplinary teamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Lilac Learning Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,747 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 45% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,747 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$146kSpeech-Language Pathology median $111k (middle half $99k–$121k)152 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 8% remote · 55% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,529 in the last 30 days1,249 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,747 Speech Language Pathology listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs
10
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
11
$135k-150k
3
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Therapist II, Home Health

Sutter Health · Salida, Colorado

$61.16-$85.62/hr
#3

Speech Therapist

$64-$74/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,747 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lilac Learning Center

Education
Spokane, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Guaranteed 20 hours per week
Hybrid or fully remote
Year-round schedule with paid breaks
Flexible scheduling
Collaborative interdisciplinary team
Clinical autonomy
Administrative support