Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Overview

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POSITION:
Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant

BUILDING: TBD

HOURS PER DAY: 7.5

CALENDAR: 184 days (August - June)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

DATE APPROVED: tbd | DATE REVISED:
June 26, 2017

• $25.23 - $29.53, depending upon approved accepted experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• Up to $2051 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance
• $480 per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $55 per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35 per month

Purpose: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant contributes to the specialized educational services to students with special needs in the area of speech and language communication.

Reports to: Speech Language Pathologist and Principal

Nature of Work: The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant works independently following standardized routines under close supervision. Requires adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. Frequent interaction with students; requires professional decorum and ability to act as a role model for young people.

Supervision Exercised: No direct supervision exercised.

Interface: Primarily interfaces with students, colleagues, administrators, and families.

• Assists Speech Language Pathologist with the assessment and treatment of students with speech and language challenges.
• Provides direct treatment to students in accordance with an established instructional plan and under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assists in planning appropriate interventions for identified students and collecting data to assess their effectiveness.
• Documents student progress toward instructional plan objectives.
• Works with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce instruction from the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, in accordance with specified protocols.
• Adapts instructional materials for teacher use in the classroom as determined by student needs.
• Performs various clerical tasks, including maintaining student records and reports, preparing instructional and classroom materials and maintaining speech and language equipment.
• Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with staff and students.

The statements above reflect general details as necessary to describe principal functions of this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned to balance workload.

• Must possess an Associate’s degree or other certification from an accredited speech language pathology assistant program.
• Must possess an Oregon state speech-language pathology assistant certification.
• Must possess an Oregon state driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant works primarily indoors. Requires clear communication in English, ability to hear and write. May require kneeling, bending, or crouching. Potential exposures may include blood-borne pathogens and sick, injured or agitated students. Requires high levels of interaction with children from diverse backgrounds with varying needs.

Senior/

Employment type

and related details

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

Discrimination policy:
The Central Point School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy that there will be no discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.