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Title:                                  Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Department:                      Special Education

Classification:                    Classified

Supervised by:                   Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Work Year:                         Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

The purpose of the SLPA will implement services for students with speech/language, cognitive, voice, and/or swallowing disorders, augmentative/alternative communication devices and hearing impairments. May assist with translating and/or communication using second language skills when applicable.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

1. Official college transcripts showing 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of speech-language pathology technical course work; and
2. Official transcripts showing 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of general education hours; and
3. Written evidence of 100 clock “contact hours of clinical interaction” that results in an assessment that the applicant meets or exceeds all relevant skills outlined on the Board’s Competency Checklist – Reference Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 335-095-001
4. B.S. & M.S. preferred

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Must hold a valid Oregon Board of Examiners License as an SLPA
• Successfully pass district background screening