Speech Language Pathology Assistant

About the role

This recruitment is to establish a six (6) month eligibility list which will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services to students according to Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and the intervention plan developed for the student.
• Affords assistance to the educational staff as part of case management through consultation, training, and direct individual and group activities.
• Assists in the assessment of students' communication skills.
• Aids in the development of IEP goals and objectives.
• Prepares materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities (e.g., picture cards, worksheets, and audio equipment).
• Adapts or modifies instructional materials as determined by student needs for teachers use in the classroom.
• Documents student's progress towards meeting IEP goals and objectives by preparing charts, records, graphs or other documentation.
• Checks and maintains augmentative communication devices and equipment.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as keeping records, files and reports related to assigned students.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or its recognized equivalent.
• Certificate of Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant's program from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association.
• One (1) year experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment.
• Possession of valid registration as a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.
• A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Speech Pathology equipment, materials and procedures.
• Knowledge of normal speech and language development in children.
• Knowledge of language disorders and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of articulation disorders and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Knowledge of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of practical learning patterns and behavior.
• Knowledge of elementary concepts of child development and behavior.
• Knowledge of basic characteristics of human behavior.
• Knowledge of basic communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.

Skills

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written direction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Ability to communicate with students and staff.
• Ability to effectively react to emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils and staff.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards.
• Ability to operate personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Ability to perform routine clerical work.
• Ability to use current technology related to the treatment of communication disorders.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions.
• Ability to learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education for students.
• Ability to model communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

New employees start on the first step (Step A) of their classification's salary range. Speech Language Pathology Assistant begins on Range 42 step A: $29.65 per hour.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.