Oregon Public Schools - Roseburg, OR
posted 14 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Roseburg, OR
About the position
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. The role involves providing direct and indirect speech therapy services to students with communication disorders under the direction and supervision of a qualified speech-language pathologist. The position is for 195 days, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, with summers off!
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
