Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Overview

We are now accepting applications for Current Opportunities and for the 25-26 School Year in Aspire's Bay Area Schools.

If you’re considering applying, uploading relevant documents related to your certification, credential or license can significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will verify your status and provide assistance.

Keep a lookout for email communication from an Aspire representative. Thank you for considering Aspire.

• Non-Credentialed - transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.
• Credentialing Program - transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.
• Intern Credential - transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.
• Preliminary Credential - upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.
• Clear Credential - upload a copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model.

Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998 to transform inequitable outcomes, Aspire is one of the largest open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life. We aim to help students gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their futures.

Our community values Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Under the general supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist or Program Specialist, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will perform services and consultation with teachers at a school site, provide activities designed to develop language skills and articulation skills, including speech production, vocalization and social pragmatics in students with speech/language disorders. Other duties may include administrative work, meetings, and collaborations with staff and parents.

• Conduct speech-language screenings using a variety of screening tools and techniques
• Follow documented therapy plans
• Support the SLP with contacting families to arrange IEP meetings
• Document student progress in IEP system
• Prepare therapy materials for use in pullout small group or classroom settings
• Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student need and abilities for teacher-use in the classroom
• Consult with general ed teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies
• Track performance data using progress monitoring tools and report progress on IEP goals
• Assist with IEP progress monitoring under the supervision of the SLP
• Create and maintain a safe, positive environment for students
• Collaborate with members of IEP Team, Special Education team and School site teams
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, values including antiracism, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Comfortable with technology usage in a remote environment
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Minimum educational level:

• Associate’s Degree and completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant…