School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - $34-40 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a local contract job in Salem, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Discipline: Therapy Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract Make a meaningful difference in how students communicate, learn, and connect! Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Salem, OR to help elementary students strengthen their communication skills, confidence, and classroom participation. Position Overview Provide speech and language support to elementary students in grades 3–5, helping them develop effective communication skills and participate successfully in the classroom. Implement individualized speech-language activities and interventions under the direction and supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and related service providers to reinforce communication goals and support student progress. Maintain accurate documentation of services, student progress, and relevant observations. Qualifications Active Oregon Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License required Two sets of fingerprints required for applicable birth–5 school clearance requirements School-based or pediatric speech-language experience preferred Why Join Cross Country Education? Competitive Pay: Earn $33.80 - $40.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a guaranteed 35-hour-per-week schedule and paid sick leave. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2 Cross Country Education Job ID a2m98f7a5o6q. Posted job title: School-Based School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant About Cross Country Education Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.