Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (26-27 SY)

REAL Journey Academies•Ontario, CA

2d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant supports REAL Journey Academies’ Educational Support Services by assisting speech-language pathologists in delivering services to pupils with speech and language disorders. Areas may include articulation and phonology, cognition, motor speech, dysphagia, voice, fluency, craniofacial anomalies, hearing, and child and adult language. The assistant also supports training and use of augmentative and alternative communication. The role is based at Real Journey Academies in Ontario, California, and reports to the Assistant Superintendent or designee. The assistant provides direct treatment assistance, prepares therapy areas and materials, conducts screenings using protocols developed by certificated staff, helps with assessments, and follows documented treatment plans. The role includes documenting and reporting pupil progress toward IEP or IFSP goals; maintaining screening, pupil, and other records; assisting with scheduling and classroom activities; and supporting speech-language pathology staff with research, training, and related activities. The assistant maintains and cleans equipment according to infection-control protocol and helps ensure it remains in working condition. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with pupils, families, staff, and community partners; confidentiality; organization and recordkeeping; and the ability to work independently, manage interruptions, and apply relevant rules and procedures. The role involves use of office equipment and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and may require travel using private transportation. Physical duties include extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching, occasional computer work, and moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

Training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized Speech/Language Pathology Assistant school or program as part of an associate degree in science, including specialized coursework, observation supervision, and fieldwork experience.
Valid registration as a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology Board.
Valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and availability of private transportation; must maintain the license and be insurable at standard rates by the school’s insurance carrier throughout employment.
Knowledge of technical aspects of speech-language pathology, including relevant equipment, materials, and procedures.
Knowledge of office management practices, record management, policies and regulations related to the job, business correspondence and reporting, and arithmetic calculations.
Ability to use computers, standard office equipment, and related software; experience with software applications and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, read and write English, and explain relevant therapy and special education rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including IDEA.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports; plan and organize work; meet schedules; follow directions; and apply rules, regulations, procedures, and laws.
Ability to work cooperatively with others, including adolescents, and develop and maintain positive rapport with pupils, staff, and community partners.
Ability to perform a variety of clerical duties, repetitive data tasks, and document typing, including in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to revise office procedures and systems as needed and to work independently with little direction.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and calculate figures and amounts including percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to hear and speak to exchange information in person and by telephone; see to read, prepare, and proofread documents; sit or stand for extended periods; use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and office equipment; kneel, bend, and reach; and lift light objects.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in educational or clinical settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment assistance to identified pupils.
Prepare work areas and materials for speech and language assistance sessions.
Conduct speech-language screenings using protocols developed by certificated speech-language pathologist staff.
Accompany pupils to and from therapy sessions and prepare pupils for sessions.
Maintain records and materials relating to screening results and provide information to certificated staff.
Follow treatment plans or protocols developed by certificated staff; document and report pupil progress toward IEP or IFSP goals.
Assist speech-language pathologist staff during pupil assessments.
Maintain confidentiality of information about pupils and their families.
Schedule activities and prepare charts, graphs, and other data displays and materials.
Maintain pupil files and perform related office support and recordkeeping tasks.
Clean and maintain equipment using infection-control protocols and check that equipment is in proper working condition.
Participate with certificated staff in research projects.
Attend in-service training, conferences, workshops, and other activities related to speech-language pathology services.
Participate in classroom activities as requested by speech-language pathology staff.
Adhere to REAL Journey Academies policies, procedures, and Educational Support Services practices.
Immediately communicate concerns to the Assistant Superintendent.
Communicate and work effectively with pupils, parents, educational staff, and others; maintain effective records for staff and IEP teams.
Plan and organize work, meet schedules and timelines, analyze situations, and work independently with little direction.
Use appropriate oral and written language and consider age, gender, and cultural and linguistic background when providing services.
Perform related duties as assigned.