The Hermiston School District is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant. The successful candidate will provide screenings and assistance with the prescribed treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The position begins in August 2024.

Qualifications:

• AA Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program, or BA in Communications Disorders.
• Possess and maintain valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certification from the Oregon Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology.  SLPA-P's may be considered.
• Previous experience with Speech-Language Pathology assistance in an educational setting is desired.
• Excellent command of oral and written English language and the ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for on-the-job travel.
• Experience and/or knowledge working on a computer is required, and Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional are desired.  Word, Excel, and Outlook experience required.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Maintain knowledge of current special education procedures, rules, and laws in additional to Oregon statutes regarding Speech-Language Therapy practice.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable. 
• Bi-lingual/Bi-literate (English/Spanish) preferred.

Special Education Model
The Special Education model in the Hermiston School District focuses on the strengths of the individuals.  The district has facilitators whose strengths are organization and paperwork, and they write the IEPs.  The district has teachers whose strength is teaching and working with students.  The teachers attend the IEP meetings and provide input, but they do not write IEPs.  The district also has School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Bilingual staff that all fill roles to support the IEP qualification process.  Philosophically, the Hermiston School District intends to put teachers (Special Education and otherwise) in classrooms to impact students positively.

About the District:

The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,300 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with the mission of serving the needs of all students with rigorous and engaging program choices, mutual, respect, and high expectations. The school district includes a 9-12 senior high school, two 6-8 middle schools, and six K-5 elementary schools for students and families.

The school district receives strong support from the Hermiston community. In 2019 voters approved an $82.7 million building project, which included replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary (opened fall 2022); construction of an additional elementary school, Loma Vista (opened fall 2022), and a multi-classroom annex of the high school (opened fall 2023); along with various district-wide renovations. Voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008.

The district employs over 630 full time staff that includes approximately 390 teachers and over 260 classified, support, and supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally recognized community that embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents, where half of the population is Hispanic.

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students, successful athletic programs, nationally recognized club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The district’s partnership with community organizations is central to its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club, Hermiston Education Foundation, Band Boosters, FFA Alumni, and the community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program, to name a few.

About the Community:

The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of almost 20,000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest, situated near the intersection of I-84 and I-82, just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities in Washington. Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County area have excellent potential for growth in commercial, industrial, agricultural, as well as residential development. Hermiston boasts over 100 acres for community use, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, children's play areas, barbeque and picnic areas and more. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston, both Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses. The Columbia River offers tournament level fishing, as well as many water sports including swimming, wind surfing, and boating. Other fishing waters include the Umatilla River, Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds. Hat Rock State Park is nearby, and the Blue Mountains are within an hour drive, affording a wide variety of fishing, hunting, and camping activities. In the winter, the mountains are home to excellent snow skiing, tubing, snowmobiling, and sledding.

Salary and Benefits: The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package, which includes PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive health and benefits package.  A full-year contract consists of 193 days, which includes 5 paid holidays.  

Hourly Range: The 2024-2025 hourly rate will depend on the working agreement and depending upon previous experience.

Application Procedures:

The applicant must supply the following items online through Applicant Tracking (formerly called Recruit & Hire)  https://hermiston.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx :

• Online Application form
• Cover Letter
• Professional Resume
• Letters of Recommendation (encouraged, but optional)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.

The Hermiston School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer