Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Jackson County Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. This position works 190 days, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Position is for the 2024-25 school year.
TO APPLY:
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Application Deadline: 04/24/24 at 5:00 pm
Starting Salary: $24.83 – $32.00 per hour (Salary is dependent on relevant verifiable experience and certification.)
Education and/or Experience: Certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or be in the process of becoming certified through enrollment in an appropriate college program leading to certification.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect speech therapy services to students with communication disorders under the direction and supervision of a qualified speech-language pathologist.
DUTIES: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.
- Provides direct therapy assistance to students by following written educational plans developed by the SLP.
- Collects data and documents student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the educational plan and as directed by the SLP.
- Participates in Medicaid billing by signing and initialing therapy notes for review and co-signature by the SLP.
- Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings without interpretation, using screening protocols specific by the SLP.
- Prepares instructional materials and completes clerical tasks as assigned.
- Ability to communicate verbally to students, parents and staff. Ability to communication in Spanish, preferred.
Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2023.
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