Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Lilac Learning Center

📍 Location : Hybrid — On-site & Remote (must be available PST)

💼 Status : Full-time, Non-Exempt

🕒 Schedule : School-based calendar; Monday–Friday

💰 Compensation : $38.46–$45.67 per hour (DOE)

📅 Start Date : Immediate

About Us

Lilac Learning Center is a non-public special education school network serving students with autism and related developmental disabilities. We are raising the standard for special education by delivering evidence-based instruction, fostering dignity and independence, and supporting families and educators through collaboration and compassion.

If you’re passionate about helping students find their voice — and you thrive in environments that value teamwork, innovation, and whole-child learning — we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a key role in improving students’ communication, independence, and quality of life. This role provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to students with communication disorders that impact their educational performance. The SLP develops and implements individualized treatment plans focused on receptive / expressive language, articulation, fluency, voice, pragmatic / social communication, and AAC supports.

You’ll work closely with teachers, BCBAs, OTs, and families to ensure communication strategies are embedded across learning environments — so students can use their skills where they matter most.

What You’ll Do

Direct Student Support

Conduct comprehensive communication evaluations using standardized tools and classroom observations

Develop and monitor IEP goals aligned with student needs and educational outcomes

Provide individual, group, consultative, and classroom-embedded SLP services

Address speech sound production, language comprehension / expression, pragmatic / social language, fluency, voice, and AAC

Maintain detailed progress notes, records, and IEP documentation in compliance with IDEA and Lilac standards

Collaboration & Training

Partner with teachers, BCBAs, OTs, and related service providers to integrate communication supports into instruction

Participate in IEP meetings, family consultations, and eligibility conferences

Coach and train classroom teams and families on communication strategies and AAC systems

Support generalization of communication skills across environments and communication partners

Program & Operations

Maintain timely documentation and service delivery

Help develop visual supports, cueing systems, and classroom tools that promote independence

Contribute to professional development and serve as a subject-matter resource

Perform additional duties aligned with Lilac Learning Center’s mission

What You Bring

Education & Licensure

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an ASHA-accredited program

Washington State SLP license and CCC-SLP

ESA certification or eligibility within 90 days of hire

Pediatric or school-based experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Strong clinical background in pediatric communication disorders and language development

Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, IEP development, and school-based service delivery

Skilled in data collection, progress monitoring, and documentation

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills

Physical & Operational Requirements

Ability to move throughout school and therapy environments; lift up to 50 lbs; respond to escalations safely

Valid driver’s license & proof of insurance

CPR / First Aid (or obtained within 90 days)

Criminal background clearance & Livescan fingerprinting required

A Typical Day

No two days are exactly the same — and that’s part of what makes the role meaningful. A day might include :

Assessing a new student

Leading direct therapy sessions

Modeling social language facilitation in the classroom

Training teams on AAC tools

Writing documentation and progress notes

Joining a collaborative IEP planning meeting

SLPs at Lilac are valued contributors — clinically, educationally, and as communicators of hope and skill for students and families.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

✨ Mission-driven environment that values innovation and dignity

🤝 Highly collaborative team culture across disciplines

📈 Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

💙 Work that creates lifelong impact for students and families

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to learn more about you.

Please submit your résumé — and, if available, a brief note about why Lilac Learning Center is the right fit for your next chapter.

• Apply today and help students find their voice — and their power.