• Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

    Amergis (Seaside, OR)


    Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - Seaside, OR

     

    Pay Rate: $41/hour

     

    Contract Length: 6 months

    Start Date: January 5, 2026

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours/week

     

    Age Group: K–12

    Position Summary

    The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students. Responsibilities include clinical, educational, documentation, and treatment-related activities within the scope of care assigned by the supervising SLP and/or physician.

    Essential Duties

    + Provide direct therapy services to students as outlined in the SLP’s treatment plan.

    + Assist with AAC devices and other communication supports.

    + Collect and tally data during intervention sessions as directed by the SLP.

    + Prepare therapy materials and assist with clerical tasks.

    + Collaborate with SLPs, related service staff, and school administrators to support student goals.

    + Follow documented therapy plans and instructional strategies aligned with IEP/IFSP requirements.

    Schedule Details

    + Full-time, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours/week).

    + 30-minute unpaid lunch break for shifts over 6 hours/day.

    Minimum Requirements

    + Graduate of an SLPA program (Associate’s) or Bachelor’s in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders.

    + Minimum 100 hours of supervised fieldwork or equivalent clinical experience.

    + Active SLPA license in Oregon (https://bspa.us.thentiacloud.net/webs/bspa/register/#).

    + Compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.

    + TB screening and current health certificate (as required).

    + Must be at least 18 years old.

    + Preferred: 1 year of SLPA experience and prior work with K–12 students in a school setting.

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.