PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700

 

POSITION FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

 

Open Date: 03/03/2026         

 

Application Deadline/Close Date: 06/11/2026

 

 

POSITION:      Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

 

LOCATION:     Booth Building

 

HOURS:         up to 7.0/day, Monday - Friday

                      180-day calendar

 

SALARY:         $38.70 - $40.32

                       Salary Schedules

 

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must possess an SLPA license from the Washington Department of Health upon start date.


• Assist with implementing speech and language therapy plans.


• Assist with conducting screenings and assessments for speech language voice fluency, hearing and other related issues. 


• Assist and prepare materials and/or activities.


• Provide support for Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) during session to include but not limited to therapy services, communicating with students, administration, parents and/or guardians regaring progress and plans.


• Participate in training and professional development activities.


• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness 


• Must follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary 


• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality 


• Experience in working with students with disabilities or exceptional students 


• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.  


• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,  materials and facilities.  


• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety. 


• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.  


• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work professionally, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.  


• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.


• Maintain accurate and detailed records in appropriate student information system(s).


• Complete school based medicaid billing as required.


• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.


• Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

 

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.


• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.


• Prior job-related experience preferred but not required.


• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not required.


• Experience working in a K-12 setting preferred but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, working relationships 


• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons.


• Ability to proficiently read, speak and write both Spanish and English.


• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures 

 

 

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected]; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected].