Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant, Part Time, Long Term Substitute for 2025-26 School Year

Alta Loma School District•Alta Loma, CA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the foothill community of Rancho Cucamonga, California, the Alta Loma School District serves over 5,000 achieving students with 270 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 400 support staff. The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. Strong parent and community involvement in the schools' academic excellence of our students, professional development of staff, and the stability of leadership all provide the foundation of success for Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime! ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under the general supervision of an ASHA-Certified Speech and Language Pathologist, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will complete a variety of tasks as prescribed, such as, but not limited to activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant works with students who have severe speech and language disorders as well as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Knowledge of: Effective record keeping practices and procedures
Knowledge of: Phonetics
Knowledge of: Human anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of: Normal speech, language, and hearing development
Knowledge of: Language disorders and rehabilitation
Knowledge of: Articulation disorders and rehabilitation
Knowledge of: Acquired disorders and rehabilitation
Knowledge of: Clinical methods and procedures
Knowledge of: Hearing disorders and aural rehabilitation
Ability to: Deal effectively with attitudes and behaviors of students
Ability to: Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms
Ability to: Manage and use time effectively
Ability to: Select, prepare, and present materials effectively
Ability to: Maintain student performance documentation
Ability to: Use a variety of screening tools and protocols appropriately
Ability to: Communicate screening results and all supplemental information to supervisor
Ability to: Manage behavior and treatment program
Ability to: Provide effective implementation of treatment objectives
Ability to: Operate standard office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Ability to: Interact successfully with parents, students, supervisor, school staff, and community agency representatives
Ability to: Make independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs, and to select appropriate techniques to be used with students
Experience: Six months paid or volunteer experience working with children of various age levels with speech and language disorders in a structured environment.
Education: An Associate's degree, completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program, registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing student speech therapy services according to Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and treatment plans developed by Speech/Language Pathologist
Assist Speech/Language Pathologist in the assessment of student communication skills
Assist with conducting speech-language screenings, using appropriate prescribed techniques and devices; confer with Speech/Language Pathologist regarding student progress
Document student progress toward IEP goals and objectives by preparing records, charts or other means of documentation
Prepare for use in the classroom therapy materials such as picture cards and games, and equipment such as augmentative communication devices
Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student needs for teacher use in the classroom. Inspect, maintain and operate augmentative communication devices and equipment
Position students in orthopedic equipment, as determined by the student's therapy plan
Observe and control behavior and interaction of students according to approved procedures
Perform a variety of clerical support duties such as maintaining records, files and preparing reports related to assigned students
Drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work
Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
Perform related duties as assigned