Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant

KNAPPA SD 4; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Knappa School District 4 seeks a Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant for a part-time 24-hour weekly role in Astoria, Oregon. The SLPA provides direct support under the SLP, screens and assists with treatment plans, and helps implement IEP goals in a school setting.

The position reports to the Director of Student Services and requires an associates degree with eligibility for the Oregon SLPA license. This is a district position with standard school-year expectations and a focus on student

Qualifications

• Associates degree in SLP assisting or communication.
• Obtain or ability to obtain a SLPA license from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech language and hearing screenings without interpretations, using screening protocols specified by the supervising SLP.
• Provides direct treatment assistance to students identified by the IEP team and follows documented treatment plans and/or protocols specified by the SLP
• Reports changes in a student’s performance to SLP
• Documents student progress by collecting data, without interpretation, towards meeting IEP goals and reports this information to the supervising SLP
• Maintains assigned confidential student work folder
• Prepares material and assists with other clerical duties
• Organizes physical space conducive to positive, productive student learning
• Attends IEP meetings as requested and maintains professional relationships within the school community
• Follow Oregon Administrative Rules for the Ethical Educator and ASHA guidelines
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned by the supervising speech/language pathologist and Director of Student Services

Education

Associates degree in SLP assisting or communication

Job description

Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5858013

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant-Part time 24hrs per week.

Department: Student Services

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Qualifications: Associates degree in SLP assisting or communication

Obtain or ability to obtain a SLPA license from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts speech language and hearing screenings without interpretations, using screening protocols specified by the supervising speech/language pathologist (SLP).
2. 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.
3. Reports changes in a student’s performance to SLP.
4. Documents student progress by collecting data, without interpretation, towards meeting IEP goals and reports this information to the supervising SLP.
5. Maintains assigned confidential student work folder.
6. Prepares material and assists with other clerical duties.
7. Organize physical space that is conducive to positive, productive student learning.
8. Participates in professional development activities as recommended by the SLP and approved by the Director of Student Services.
9. Maintains confidentiality and respect in all situations, including and not limited to verbal communication, email etc.
10. Attend appropriate staff and IEP meetings as requested.
11. Establish trust and rapport in the working environment and maintain effective working relationships within the school community.
12. Follow the Oregon Administrative Rules for the Ethical Educator, OAR 584-020-0035 and the ASHA scope of practice guidelines.
13. Organizes time effectively.
14. Promotes tolerance, understanding and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
15. Fulfills other related duties as assigned by the supervising speech/language pathologist and Director of Student Services.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

COMPENSATION: Consistent with OSEA Contract

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation.

Position Type: Full Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brittany Norton , Assitant Principal
• District Position
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

It is thepolicyof Knappa School District to ensure equal employment opportunity withoutdiscriminationor harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.