Speech Language Pathology Assistant; SLPA - Part Time - Special Education

Permanent Part Time SLPA position to begin in August 2025. This position is open until filled. Medford SD 549C Job Description. Our Mission:

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).

Speech Language Pathologist/Student Services Administrator.

Classified.

Nonexempt.

193.

Assists Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) in providing communication services to children in an instructional setting, emphasizing direct contact with students.

• Provides services supporting Speech Language Therapists within guidelines provided in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Provides direct therapy to students, excluding dysphagia, following a treatment plan and protocol developed by the supervising SLP.
• Meet weekly with SLP to review lesson planning and treatment programs.
• Meet monthly with SLP to review IEP goals.
• Assist with IEP progress reporting under the direction of the SLP.
• Conducts speech and language screenings without interpretation.
• Assists SLP in an instructional setting.
• Maintains discipline in a small student group using appropriate methods for children with disabilities.
• Organizes and manages student work under SLP direction.
• Assists in the development of a behavior management system.
• Supervises small groups of students.
• Assists students on computers and with appropriate computer programs.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Implements planned activities using SLP-designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups.
• Assist SLP in setting up a data tracking system, record documentation, and treatment notes to include attendance and daily progress.
• Maintains accurate written and electronic records and records gathered information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws.
• Provide materials development and lesson planning, following the IEP or treatment plan developed by the supervising SLP.
• Prepares and provides clerical support to a teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
• Obtains necessary instructional materials from a variety of sources.
• Implements Individual Education Plan (IEP) modifications at SLP request.
• Communicates effectively with supervising SLP.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of all department resources.
• Provides support to other positions as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Assist SLP in developing a schedule.
• Attend monthly SLP meetings.
• Sets up room for various activities and cleans up after activities' completion.
• Answers telephones, respond to questions, or takes messages and forwards them to the SLP.

• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

45 credits in speech-language pathology technical coursework; complete a minimum of 45 general education credits; and document a minimum of 100 clock hours of supervised clinical interaction within a practicum. Must meet current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.

Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, members of the community, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to…