Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Palmdale School District • Palmdale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Special Education, and under the direction and monitoring supervision of the speech pathologist(s), assists in providing instruction specific to the area of speech and language communication to students identified as having special needs; monitors the use of augmentative communication devices and systems; does related work as required.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree in a state-approved speech-language pathology assistant training program, or a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech Language Pathology.
• One year of paid experience working with children in a structured organizational environment.
• Must possess a valid California license as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license prior to the completion of the probationary period.
• Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.
• Proof of Education Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
• Official college transcript showing coursework and an Associate's or higher degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• California License as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Nice To Haves

• May be required to provide services and to give and receive information in a second language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapy and follows documented treatment plans or protocols designed by the designated speech pathologist.
• Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs).
• Works directly with students, either individually or in small groups reinforcing established therapy goals utilizing repetitive drill exercises and practicing generalization/carryover skills.
• Documents student performance such as tallying data; prepares charts, records; graphs and reports information.
• Supports the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist in research projects and in-service training programs and/or family or community education.
• Assists with clerical duties, such as record keeping, materials preparation, scheduling.
• Exhibits compliance with state and federal regulations.
• May be required to provide services and to give and receive information in a second language in addition to English.
• Position may require employees to drive to multiple school sites.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits for persons whose primary work assignment requires them to work sixty (60) hours or more per two-week pay period, are earned in accordance with the District's insurance program.
• Seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).
• Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked.
• Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree