Position Type:
Classified
Date Posted:
6/23/2026
Location:
Medford, OR
Closing Date:
07/15/2026
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – Jackson Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education - Douglas ESD
Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for the Jackson Douglas Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education department.
This position works 190 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day to begin immediately. Summers off!
STARTING SALARY: $26.34 - $33.95 per hour (depending on relevant verifiable experience)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Closing date will be extended until filled.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect speech therapy services to students with communication disorders under the direction and supervision of a qualified speech-language pathologist.
DUTIES: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applitrack.
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Provides direct therapy assistance to students by following written educational plans developed by the SLP.
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Collects data and documents student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the educational plan and as directed by the SLP.
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Participates in Medicaid billing by signing and initialing therapy notes for review and co-signature by the SLP.
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Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings without interpretation, using screening protocols specific by the SLP.
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Prepares instructional materials and completes clerical tasks as assigned.
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Ability to communicate verbally to students, parents and staff. Ability to communication in Spanish, preferred.
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Maintains good working relationships with ESD and local district personnel.
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Observes working hours and attends and participates at in-services and staff meetings.
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Follows directions and works well in a team situation with the SLPs.
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Serves as a resource for student services teams.
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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.
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2026.
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