Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education) - Douglas ESD
Position Type:
Classified
Date Posted:
7/7/2025
Location:
Roseburg, OR
Closing Date:
07/23/2025
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Douglas ESD
Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in our Douglas Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education department. This position serves the schools of Douglas County, and the location of this position is subject to change. 195 days, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, with summers off!
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**
Application Deadline: Closing date extended until filled
Starting Salary: $25.57 - $32.96 per hour Based on the [click to reveal phone number] salary schedule. (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.
Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2025.
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Douglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students.
Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.
Attachment(s):
- SLPA - May 2020.docx