This position is paid 7 hours per day, 189 days a year for 2026-27.
(190 days normally)
POSITION: Speech Language Pathology Assistant
LOCATION: District Wide [subject to change District buildings as needed]
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
JOB SUMMARY: This position was established for the purpose of working under the direction of a certificated speech pathologist to identify students with communication disabilities; work with individual and/or small groups of students in a classroom; assist with the planning and implementation of appropriate treatments to minimize adverse impact on student success; follow and monitor treatment plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Administers tests and re-evaluates students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the Speech and Language Pathologist in identifying communication disorders, and developing recommendations for treatment.
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- Assists the Speech and Language Pathologist with the development and implementation of treatment for the purpose of reaching a student’s individualized academic and program goals.
- Attends Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings as necessary for the purpose of observing the connection between interventions and educational goals.
- Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, speech and language pathologist, teachers, administration, co-workers, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, and evaluating student progress for planning, and modifying treatment plans/goals.
- Confidentially maintains student files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Follows therapeutic program and treatment plans with instructional guidelines established by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist for the purpose of improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
- Maintains equipment, tools, kits, work area (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, maintaining equipment) for the purpose of ensuring the functioning and availability of items.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, in-services and seminars (e.g. training, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining skills, conveying and/or gathering information, as well as complying with District requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Prepares a variety of written materials under the guidance of the Speech and Language Pathologist (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and recording activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Prepares, assembles, and maintains instructional materials for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts which are aligned with student and program goals.
- Provides speech and language therapy to students, individually or in small groups, for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing concepts in order to meet the goals of individual student plans while minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
- Researches a variety of information for the purpose of finding materials, methods, exercises and techniques addressing students’ speech and language needs.
- Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
- Supports assigned Speech and Langauge Pathologist and Director of Special Services for the purpose of assisting them in maintaining department goals.
- Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
- Works within a variety of websites and programs for the purpose of maintaining updated records and providing current information pertinent to the District’s Speech and Language services.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Assisting with handling other pertinent activities as directed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain a Washington SLPA Certification
- Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous educational SLPA experience in a K-12 setting preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Representation: Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
- Salary: PSE Salary Schedule
BENEFITS:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.
Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status 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: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.