Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; SLPA

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform speech and language therapy services to students in classrooms and therapy rooms at various school site locations.

Receives general supervision from a member of management team. Technical guidance is provided by certificated speech therapy staff. Exercises no supervision.

• Under the direction of a certificated therapist.
• Provides students with therapeutic treatments and assistance.
• Coordinates with teacher, psychologist, parents, and other health care professionals.
• Maintains detailed records and documentation of students  progress.
• Assists certificated staff members with related tasks required in program planning, implementation and operation regarding assigned children.
• Implements individualized programs developed by supervising therapist or certificated staff members.
• Assists assigned students, preschool through 12th grade, with problems related to school achievement as a result of speech, language, and/or hearing disorders.
• Attends various meetings with professionals, parents, and various services providers.
• Uses personal transportation for travel.
• Assist speech pathologist during assessments.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs related job duties as assigned.

(These are the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination.)

• Possession of a valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate of registration.
• AND
• High school graduation or the equivalent

Registration by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
* A valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.

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• Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.
• APPLICATIONS:
  Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
• RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
• ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:
  This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 37. Most positions in this class work 6 hours/10 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).
• BENEFITS:
  Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

• Training and Experience Evaluation. WEIGHT: 100%
• Assessment Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail. This requirement can be met by one of the following:
  Completion of at least 48 semester units or (72 quarter units) at the college level,
  -OR
  - Possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree,
  -OR- pass the Assessment Examination.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at  as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in this classification where driving is an essential job function.

Continuous - subject to close any time.

PERS Retirement;
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees for all listed employee types. Specifics may vary by role (non-management, management, school police officers).