Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Functional Therapeutic School
Location: Heron Creek at Marylhurst Campus, 17600 Pacific Hwy, Marylhurst, OR 97036
Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more: https://www.clackesd.org/about/

About the program:
The Heron Creek Programs assess the collective strengths of students, families, schools and the community to develop collaborative plans, enabling students with significant social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges to learn and use skills to meet their educational goals in the least restrictive environment. The Heron Creek Programs will be differentiated from behavioral classrooms in the inclusive approach of the team. The programs are evidence-based with an emphasis on family participation; integration of education and school based mental health service throughout the day, as well as the maintenance of continuous connections between the student, family and local school district personnel. The program will emphasize strengths-based assessment and collaboration with local systems of care.

About this position:
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will deliver communication services to students with disabilities in collaboration with the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP). Communication services may include direct instruction, consultation, and material development under the direction of the SLP.

Essential functions:

• Under the oversight of the SLP, provides individualized or small group communication
• services to students whose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) identify communication as a direct or consultative service need
• Documents student progress, without interpretation of findings, toward meeting established goals and objectives as stated in students’ IEPs, and reports this information to the supervising SLP
• Consults with special program staff related to the students’ needs and progress
• Provides input to the SLP for planning students’ programs
• Determines and implements modifications and revisions to meet the ongoing needs of each student, consulting regularly with the SLP prior to making changes
• Participates as a member of the feeding team
• Develops, produces, and prepares materials as requested by the SLP
• Participates in program improvement with the SLP team and other related service staff
• Performs administrative record keeping including documentation of services to be reviewed by the SLP
• Assists with clerical duties as assigned
• Manages students’ behavior using teaching and behavioral procedures which conform to best practices and the individualized needs of each student
• Performs checks and maintenance of equipment
• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families
• Follows procedures, under the supervision of the SLP, for compliance with ESD, state and federal regulations for special education services
• Adheres to rules and procedures of the licensing agency for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license as set forth by the State of Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language and Audiology
• Recent successful experience and training working with students with developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and utilize complex scheduling and time management techniques in the daily implementation of therapy in a number of different settings throughout the community
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with program staff, local districts, and community partner agency personnel
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid card
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
• Ability to acquire and maintain a behavioral intervention certification

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement*

Salary: Range 20 of the classified salary schedule, $29.36 - $31.97 per hour. New hires are eligible to start at up to Step 4 depending on experience, per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement. Bilingual candidates for eligible languages (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, ASL) will be paid per Range 21* of the classified salary schedule, $30.87 - $33.56 per hour.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
• Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
• Read more about our benefits here: https://www.clackesd.org/employment/

Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed application form

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
Clackamas ESD Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.clackesd.org/non-discrimination-and-title-ix/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.36 - $33.56 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $32