Summary

Colville School District is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for leave coverage from March 16, 2026 through June 12, 2026. This position is part-time, scheduled for 3 days per week, 8 hours per day, for a total of 33 workdays. The assignment follows the school year calendar.  

Essential Duties

• Provides educational related communication intervention for students in a variety of settings as appropriate. Specifically, the developmental preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs.
• Provide diagnostic and direct services for students with speech, language and hearing deficits in cooperation with other staff members, parents, and the public.
• Conduct formal assessment of speech and language skills for all referred students, complete required reports according to timelines, develop appropriate individual programs and attend weekly team meetings.
• Provide consultant service to classroom teachers and other school personnel.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Provide speech and language services based on evaluation, planned goals-objectives, and maintain electronic and hard copy records of student progress.
• Work as a positive and collaborative member of the Colville School District staff to foster the primary goals of the District and Student Support Services Department.
• Function as a member of the special education team in providing special education services to students with disabilities by:
  • Attending training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings.
  • Serving on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
  • Keeping abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee will occasionally work under deadlines and/or emergency type situations; will experience frequent interruptions.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Noise level is moderate to loud.
• Use of technology, i.e., keyboarding, Microsoft applications, school interface, nursing programs, etc. when applicable.
• The employee must be able to be flexible and deal with a variety of problems immediately.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in inside/outside weather conditions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Valid speech-language pathologist license from the Washington State Department of Health, or valid ESA license from OSPI.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and behavioral needs of students.
• Demonstrated successful experience at implementing in-class service delivery training collaboration/consultation skills and providing direct educationally related services in areas of speech and language.
• Demonstrated competency of instructional skills in a teaching climate which is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency.
• Experience and /or training in deaf/hearing impaired education is desired.
• Experience and /or training with cultural, ethnic, language and hearing diversity is desired.
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR Card or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Three years experience in Speech Therapy preferred. Preference may be given to candidates with direct experience in school setting and/or with school aged children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the principals, practices and ethical standards of Speech Pathology; relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures.
• Must have knowledge and experience using technology in the delivery of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.
• Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective speech therapy interventions for students.
• Ability to transport self between and among school sites throughout the District, and to students’ homes, as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and assurance of confidentiality standards.
• Basic computer literacy – word processing, data entry. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator – Exec. Director of Business & Operations, Section 504 Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator – Exec. Director of Student Services. Contact: 217 S. Hofstetter Street, Colville WA 99114 services@colsd.org 509-684-7850. The Colville School District is a drug free/tobacco free workplace. This organization requires a successful applicant to provide eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act. Notice: The candidate selected will be hired on a temporary basis subject to favorable reporting of a state and national fingerprinting background. An Equal Opportunity Employer.