Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Location: Itinerant in Clackamas County
Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities -- big and small -- have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here.

About the program:
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. Through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), LEEP supports students in accessing academic, social-emotional, communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers, educational assistants, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, nurses, adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed. The program focuses on academics, communication, personal management, decision making, independence, self-advocacy, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure/recreation activities, social skills and access to a full life.

About this position:
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will deliver communication services to students with disabilities in collaboration with the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP). Communication services may include direct instruction, consultation, and material development under the direction of the SLP.

Essential functions:

• Under the oversight of the SLP, provides individualized or small group communication services to students whose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) identify communication as a direct or consultative service need
• Documents student progress, without interpretation of findings, toward meeting established goals and objectives as stated in students' IEPs, and reports this information to the supervising SLP
• Consults with special program staff related to the students' needs and progress
• Provides input to the SLP for planning students' programs
• Determines and implements modifications and revisions to meet the ongoing needs of each student, consulting regularly with the SLP prior to making changes
• Participates as a member of the feeding team
• Develops, produces, and prepares materials as requested by the SLP
• Participates in program improvement with the SLP team and other related service staff
• Performs administrative record keeping including documentation of services to be reviewed by the SLP
• Assists with clerical duties as assigned
• Manages students' behavior using teaching and behavioral procedures which conform to best practices and the individualized needs of each student
• Performs checks and maintenance of equipment
• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families
• Follows procedures, under the supervision of the SLP, for compliance with ESD, state and federal regulations for special education services
• Adheres to rules and procedures of the licensing agency for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license as set forth by the State of Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language and Audiology
• Recent successful experience and training working with students with developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and utilize complex scheduling and time management techniques in the daily implementation of therapy in a number of different settings throughout the community
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with program staff, local districts, and community partner agency personnel
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid card
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
• Ability to acquire and maintain a behavioral intervention certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement. 
   

Salary: The 2026-27 salary schedule is still being determined. For reference, the 2025-26 salary schedule is below:

Range 20/21* of the the 2025-26 salary schedule. New hires are eligible to come in at up to Step 4 of the classified salary schedule, depending on experience.

Range 20 starting salary: $30.24 - $32.93 per hour.
Range 21* starting salary: $31.80 - $34.57 per hour.
 

*Range 21 is for bilingual candidates who pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level in any of the major languages of our service communities (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and American Sign Language)

Benefits:  

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
• Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
• Read more about our benefits here

How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
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