Santa Paula Unified School District
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) (CONTINUOUS)
Santa Paula Unified School District, Santa Paula
Salary: $25.12 - $30.53 Hourly
Location : Santa Paula, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2324-38
Department: Human Resources - Classified
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
About the Recruitment
THIS RECRUITMENT IS AN OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL / CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional opportunity for the position of:
SPEECH AND LANGAUGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) - (CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT)
This recruitment will fill current and future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months.
All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment. The Classified HR Department is located in the back portables at the District Office - 201 S. Steckel Drive - Santa Paula, CA 93060.
Note: The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Employees may be eligible for an annual degree stipend paid tenthly (whichever is greater): $250/Associate's, $500/Bachelor's; $750/Master's
Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
Non Discrimination Statement
The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Letitia T. Bradley, Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator (805) 933-8843, ; Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator(Facilities) 805-933-8901, Dr. Edd C. Bond, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Development (805) 933-8818 for discrimination/harassment experienced by employees. The Address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Basic Function and Essential Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a Speech and Language Pathologist, assist a speech and language pathologist in reinforcing instruction and therapy to individual students with various handicapping conditions; assist students with completing exercises, drills and assignments designed to enhance speech, language and articulation skills; program and provide instruction in the proper use of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist a speech and language pathologist (SLP) in reinforcing instruction and therapy to individual students with various handicapping conditions; confer with the pathologist concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; assure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable laws, rules, regulations and treatment procedures.
Assist students with completing exercises, drills and assignments designed to enhance speech, language and articulation skills; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist in executing specific components of the treatment plan developed by SLP; modify learning activities to meet student needs and individual skill levels; monitor the behavior conduct of students during learning activities; clean therapy materials and classroom as directed.
Program and provide instruction in the proper use of AAC devices; maintain AAC equipment and devices in proper working condition.
Assist students with meeting educational goals and objectives; research resources to help students achieve goals; assist in the assessment of student speech, language and articulation skills; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Assist in providing therapy in receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice; assist with the implementation of effective remediation strategies; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of speech and language pathology activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, assembling and filing instructional materials; prepare charts and graphs; compile and maintain various logs and records related to students, learning activities, achievements, IEP's and assigned duties.
Consult with SLP, teachers, parents and others to assist in the development of treatment plans; communicate with staff and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Attend meetings, conferences and screening activities as assigned.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, telephone, computer and assigned software; operate hearing aids; operate AAC equipment and devices.
Translate a variety of documents and provide interpretation during meetings and other activities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: completion of a college-level speech and language pathology assistant program and two years of experience working with children in a learning environment.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, practices, procedures and techniques involved in providing speech and language therapy to individual students with various handicapping conditions.
General remediation strategies involved in the enhancement of student speech, language and articulation skills.
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Record-keeping techniques.
We offer a complete benefits package to classified employees who work six (6.0) hours or more per day. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page:
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
03
SLPA - Do you have a valid and current Speech and Language Pathology Assistant license issued by the California department of Consumer Affairs? Note: This license is a requirement for this position and you must attach at copy of your SLPA license or appropriate documentation as an attachment to this application in order to qualify for this recruitment.
04
SLPA - Do you have at least two (2) years experience working with children in a learning environment?
05
SLPA - If you indicated having two years experience working with children, in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including:1. Names of employers2. Dates of employment3. Duties performed4. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
06
I understand that the Santa Paula Unified School District Classified HR Office will communicate with me via email and that it is my responsibility to check my email.
Required Question
Location : Santa Paula, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2324-38
Department: Human Resources - Classified
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
About the Recruitment
THIS RECRUITMENT IS AN OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL / CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional opportunity for the position of:
SPEECH AND LANGAUGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) - (CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT)
This recruitment will fill current and future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months.
All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment. The Classified HR Department is located in the back portables at the District Office - 201 S. Steckel Drive - Santa Paula, CA 93060.
Note: The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Employees may be eligible for an annual degree stipend paid tenthly (whichever is greater): $250/Associate's, $500/Bachelor's; $750/Master's
Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
Non Discrimination Statement
The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Letitia T. Bradley, Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator (805) 933-8843, ; Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator(Facilities) 805-933-8901, Dr. Edd C. Bond, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Development (805) 933-8818 for discrimination/harassment experienced by employees. The Address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Basic Function and Essential Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a Speech and Language Pathologist, assist a speech and language pathologist in reinforcing instruction and therapy to individual students with various handicapping conditions; assist students with completing exercises, drills and assignments designed to enhance speech, language and articulation skills; program and provide instruction in the proper use of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist a speech and language pathologist (SLP) in reinforcing instruction and therapy to individual students with various handicapping conditions; confer with the pathologist concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; assure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable laws, rules, regulations and treatment procedures.
Assist students with completing exercises, drills and assignments designed to enhance speech, language and articulation skills; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist in executing specific components of the treatment plan developed by SLP; modify learning activities to meet student needs and individual skill levels; monitor the behavior conduct of students during learning activities; clean therapy materials and classroom as directed.
Program and provide instruction in the proper use of AAC devices; maintain AAC equipment and devices in proper working condition.
Assist students with meeting educational goals and objectives; research resources to help students achieve goals; assist in the assessment of student speech, language and articulation skills; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Assist in providing therapy in receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering and voice; assist with the implementation of effective remediation strategies; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of speech and language pathology activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, assembling and filing instructional materials; prepare charts and graphs; compile and maintain various logs and records related to students, learning activities, achievements, IEP's and assigned duties.
Consult with SLP, teachers, parents and others to assist in the development of treatment plans; communicate with staff and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Attend meetings, conferences and screening activities as assigned.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, telephone, computer and assigned software; operate hearing aids; operate AAC equipment and devices.
Translate a variety of documents and provide interpretation during meetings and other activities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: completion of a college-level speech and language pathology assistant program and two years of experience working with children in a learning environment.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, practices, procedures and techniques involved in providing speech and language therapy to individual students with various handicapping conditions.
General remediation strategies involved in the enhancement of student speech, language and articulation skills.
Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Basic instructional methods and techniques.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Record-keeping techniques.
We offer a complete benefits package to classified employees who work six (6.0) hours or more per day. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page:
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- GED
- Other
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
03
SLPA - Do you have a valid and current Speech and Language Pathology Assistant license issued by the California department of Consumer Affairs? Note: This license is a requirement for this position and you must attach at copy of your SLPA license or appropriate documentation as an attachment to this application in order to qualify for this recruitment.
- Yes
- No
04
SLPA - Do you have at least two (2) years experience working with children in a learning environment?
- Yes
- No
05
SLPA - If you indicated having two years experience working with children, in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including:1. Names of employers2. Dates of employment3. Duties performed4. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
06
I understand that the Santa Paula Unified School District Classified HR Office will communicate with me via email and that it is my responsibility to check my email.
- Yes
- No
Required Question