SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (2355)

About the role

Under the general direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or under the supervision of an assigned administrator, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) provides direct assistance in treating disorders in students related to articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing, and alternative and augmentative communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech-language screening, without interpretation, using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Provides direct treatment assistance to identify students under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Follows and implements documented Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's) developed by a supervising SLP.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Assists SLP during assessment, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties for a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Schedules activities and prepares charts, records, graphs, and data.
• Performs checks and maintenance of equipment augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs.
• Assists with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service training, and family or community education.
• Assists with hearing screenings under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.

Requirements

Current registration and certification by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of application. Incumbents must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Qualifications

• A minimum six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is highly desirable.
• A written and oral proficiency in a second language is desirable.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned in the job posting.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The beginning and ending salary steps are shown on each examination announcement. Permanent employees with satisfactory service receive salary increases upon completion of their probationary period and at one-year intervals thereafter, up to the maximum rate.

Schedule

Positions in this classification include benefits for the employee only. Assignments in this classification are 9.25 months per year and 6 hours per day.