Provides training in the evaluation and treatment of verbal communication and/or hearing disorders to students in a Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Department;


Directs the planning, organization, and delivery of total speech, language and hearing services and supervises speech pathologists and other support staff in an institution;


In a developmental disabilities residential facility, responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring performance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure cross-unit standardization and quality control.

Plans, organizes, and directs the communication disorders services for identification and treatment of speech, language and hearing impaired individuals; confers with other staff to coordinate communication disorders services with those of other programs; establishes procedures for referrals to specialists within and outside the institution when appropriate;

Establishes procedures to provide consultative services to other departments/agencies;

Supervises and/or instructs speech pathology/audiology staff, students and/or support staff; assigns and schedules work, conducts annual performance evaluations, recommends disciplinary actions, acts upon leave requests;

Conducts demonstration evaluations and treatment sessions to assist in the professional and clinical training of students;

Conducts regularly scheduled departmental meetings; represents department at administrative and inter departmental meetings;

Prepares budget estimates for departmental program;

Directs research in speech language and hearing;

Performs the duties of the lower levels in the series;

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge of: speech, language, and cognitive development; anatomy and physiology of auditory, swallowing, and vocal mechanisms and disorders; specialized equipment and testing techniques; evaluation and remedial procedures for sensory-neural learning handicaps and aphasia; principles and techniques of communication disorders, identification and treatment; principles and techniques of aural habilitation/rehabilitation; educational and psychological needs of persons with communications disorders; theories of learning; available community resources; research methods; supervisory and administrative practices.

Ability to: use specialized equipment in the area of cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders; establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups; speak and write effectively; teach, train, and supervise staff.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Licensed by the State of Washington as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology or Communicative Disorders.

Documentation of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association approved equivalent to the Master’s degree consisting of approved curriculum and student practicum hours.


A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Five years of experience as a speech language pathologist, audiologist, or equivalent including one year of supervisory or administrative responsibilities is preferred.

New class consolidates: (formerly 57500 Speech Pathologist 3; 6176 Speech Pathology/Audiology Supervisor) Adopted May 11, 2007, Effective July 1, 2007
Base range increase (from 68 to 72); adopted June 22, 2023, effective July 1, 2023
Revised distinguishing characteristics, typical work, knowledge and abilities, legal requirements, and qualifications; adopted June 22, 2023, effective July 1, 2023

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.