Speech/Language Specialist (Early Learning) 2026-2027

VACANCY NOTICE
Speech/Language Specialist (Early Learning) 2026-2027
Opens: March 2, 2026
Closes: Open until filled

General Information
Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for multiple full-time (40 hours per week) Speech/Language Specialist positions; bilingual Spanish preferred. These positions require a Master's degree or equivalent, and a valid Oregon Speech/Language Pathology license. Successful candidates will work as members of the Early Learning Department and will follow a 190-day calendar. These positions will be based at multiple Willamette ESD sites located in Marion, Yamhill, and Polk Counties. These positions will begin either July 6th or Aug 28th, 2026 (depending on caseload assignment).

Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications

Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $67,993 - $98,397*, will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full-time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period. *Salaries shown are based upon 2023-2026 Licensed bargaining agreement, and are subject to change based upon the outcome of new collective bargaining agreement.
Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees. To view a summary of benefits, please click here.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online at https://willamette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.
Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process.
If you require assistance with the application or interview process due to a disability, please call Director of Human Resources at (503) 385-4752. Alternate formats are available upon request.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at 503-385-4752 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.

The Willamette Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$67,993 to $98,397 Per Year
Job Requirements
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Jackie Smetana , Program Coordinator - Early Learning
Email: jackie.smetana@wesd.org