Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – Douglas ESD

 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. This position serves the schools of Douglas County, and the location of this position is subject to change. 190 days, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, with summers off!  To begin in the 2024-25 school year.

TO APPLY:
Begin the application process by clicking the “Apply” button in the upper right of this announcement in Applicant tracking. (If you are not viewing this via Applicant Tracking (Applitrack), click   **HERE**

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.
• Serves as a resource to student services teams.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments.
• Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave provided.  Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.