JEFFERSON COUNTY EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT

Position:  Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant         (Probationary Permanent)

Closing Date:    Open until filled                                   

Starting Date:   August, 2018

Hours:  7 hours per day     (190 days per calendar year)

Salary Range:   $16.96 - $22.65 /hour    (2018-2019 Salary Schedule to be determined)
                                                

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
• Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology License       

Performance Functions / Responsibilities:  

• Conducts speech language and hearing screenings without interpretations, using screening protocols specified by the supervising Education Services District (ESD) speech/language pathologist (SLP).
• Provides direct treatment assistance to students identified by the IEP team and follows documented treatment plans and/or protocols specified by the SLP according to the IEP goals and objectives.
• Reports changes in a student’s performance to SLP.
• Documents student’s progress by collecting data, without interpretation, towards meeting IEP goals and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Maintains assigned confidential student work folder.
• Prepares materials and assists with other clerical duties.
• Organizes physical space that is conducive to positive, productive student learning.
• Participates in professional development activities as recommended by the SLP and approved by the Special Programs Director.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect in all situations, including and not limited to, verbal communication, e-mail, etc.
• Attends appropriate staff and IEP meetings as requested.
• Establishes trust and rapport in the working environment and maintains effective working relationships within the school community.
• Follows the Oregon Administrative Rules for the Ethical Education, OAR 584-020-0035, and the ASHA scope of practice guidelines.
• Organizes time efficiently.
• Promotes tolerance, understanding and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned by the supervising speech/language pathologist.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Programs Director.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates need to apply with online application, and cover letter.

Jefferson County Education Service District

Barbara Garland, Director of Special Programs

295 SE Buff Street, Madras, OR  97741

541.312.3831 Fax 541.475.2827

bgarland@509j.net