Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - K-12

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - K-12 - Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for our Speech department. This position serves the schools of Douglas County, and the location is subject to change. This position works 188 days per year, 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day to begin immediately. Summers off!

STARTING SALARY: $26.34 - $33.95 per hour (depending on relevant verifiable experience)

TO APPLY: Begin the application process here: https://www.applitrack.com/douglasesd/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3715

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/20/2026 at 3:00 p.m.

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 Applitrack.

•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. •Maintains good working relationships with ESD and local district personnel. •Observes working hours and attends and participates at in-services and staff meetings. •Follows directions and works well in a team situation with the SLPs. •Follows all department procedures as well as scope of practice as described for the license including retaining state-required SLP supervision records. •Serves as a resource for student services teams. •Ability to participate in trainings to build skills including in Augmentative Communication techniques. •Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area. •Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

•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. •Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication techniques. •Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students, staff, parents and the public.

Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2026.

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