Speech and 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 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 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:  7.5 hours per day, 190 days per school year (10 months)

Salary:  $25.15 - $32.31 per hour (educational incentive available in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated)

Anticipated Start Date:  08/10/2026

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), 9 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, mwaddell@cpps.org;

Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org;(509) 525-4827,1755 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, mwaddell@cpps.org

Derechos Civiles y Sección 504, y Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas en Cuestiones de Género: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org (509) 525-4827 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, Washington, 99324

Salary : $25 - $32