Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Applications are being accepted by the College Place School District for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. This assignment is being posted for internal and external consideration at this time. Interested internal candidates will need to apply online by 4:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 to be considered prior to external candidate applicants.

POSITION & BENEFITS:

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Reports to: Assigned Building Principal

Bargaining Group: ESE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position: 7 hours per day, 190 days per school year (10 months)

Salary: $23.68 - $30.43 per hour (educational incentive available in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated)

Anticipated Start Date: 08/19/2025

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/DCAP, Life/AD&D through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board); and Retirement through DRS (Department of Retirement Systems) for eligible employees

Additional Benefits: Optional 403(b) retirement plan; Optional DCP (deferred compensation program) retirement plan

Leave: 9 sick days (pro-rated for mid-year hires), 10 paid holidays

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant Certificate

Effective oral and written communication in the English language, including correct grammar and spelling usage

Background check through Washington State Patrol, as required by RCW 43.43.830. Applicable fees paid by applicant

Capable of lifting ~ 40lbs ~ 5% of the time, ~ 40% of the work day standing, reaching, bending, stooping, walking and ~ 55% of the time working from a sitting position

Skill to appropriately physically restrain students as necessary;

Knowledge and experience with technology

Knowledge of behavioral disabilities in children and instructional methods

Knowledge and experience in school based student assistance programs

Work efficiently and effectively

Produce work that is accurate, neat and thorough

Be reliable, trustworthy and require minimal supervision

Interact and communicate with others in a respectful, courteous and cooperative manner;

Maintain adaptability by being positive, versatile and flexible

Support school rules and District policies and procedure ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Successful experience as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.

Strong and well-balanced academic background with public school experience.

Bi-literate in Spanish.

Interest in and experience with extra-curricular and co-curricular coaching and/or advising assignments. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Speech Language Pathologist by:

Assisting with screening and assessments by using protocols developed by the Speech Language Pathologist

Providing treatment assistance to students under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist by following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the Speech Language Pathologist

Documenting student progress toward meeting established objectives by clerically reporting and providing information regarding student progress to the Speech Language Pathologist

Support the educational environment and processes by:

Acting as a positive role model for students and demonstrating appropriate behaviors

Creating an atmosphere where students have opportunities to exercise power of choice and take responsibility for their behavior

Supervising students at all times, in all areas of the school premises; administering discipline according to building handbooks; and instructing students in appropriate conflict resolution

Being available to participate in staff meetings and trainings outside the normal work schedule

Support the learning environment by:

Monitoring student progress

Communicate with parents as assigned

participating with the Speech Language Pathologist in parent/teacher/student conferences as requested

Providing general clerical assistance such as ordering and duplicating materials, completing official documents, testing and recording student scores

Assist Speech Language Pathologist in planning and adapting of materials and activities and delivery of instruction to students

Support student learning by:

Providing instructional support individually or in small focused groups

Providing occupational and physical support to students with physical and emotional challenges that require more assistance to enhance their ability to learn

Acknowledge and demonstrate the importance of safety by maintaining a safe and orderly working environment and following safe work practices

Protect the District by keeping information confidential

Maintain knowledge by attending educational trainings

Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed or requested

Other duties as assigned.

College Place School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression,

or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB): Marissa Waddell, ;

Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, ;,1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

El Distrito Escolar de College Place no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo,religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género,

discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender preguntas y quejas sobre presunta discriminación:

Título IX y Acoso, Intimidación y Hostigamiento (HIB): Marissa Waddell,

Derechos Civiles y Sección 504, y Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas en Cuestiones de Género: James Fry, 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324