Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the general direction of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant and/or credentialed classroom teacher the Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant conducts various tasks/treatment interventions to assist students with speech and language and/or communicative disorders; participates and collaborates as a member of an education team by assisting in providing students speech and language therapy services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with the Individualized with Education Act (IDEA). The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with specialized speech and language instructional support which directly supports student learning and achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND TASKS:

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists in facilitating meetings/communication between therapists site staff parents etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student progress and goals.
• Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of the Individual Education Plans (IEP s).
• Assists the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) during assessment of students including but not limited to assisting with formal documentation preparing materials and performing clerical duties for the supervising SLP based on American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA) State and District regulations.
• Instructs individual students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Maintains and prepares a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. charts logs records and/or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference conveying information; and/or complying with mandated.
• Maintains augmentative communication devices and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of required tools.
• Participates in parent/teacher meetings inservice trainings for the purpose of receiving or conveying information related to job responsibilities.
• Provides direct speech and language therapy to students and follows documented treatment plans.
• Provides service in a variety of settings including but not limited to therapeutic setting general education classroom and/or selfcontained classroom.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Special Education Information System (SEIS) including assisting with the preparation and printing of the Individualized Education Program paperwork
• Specific pathology needs requirements and issues of students with speech and language disorders
• Principles of child development instructional processes
• General purposes and goals of public education
• Techniques used in directing disciplining and motivating students
• Basic recordkeeping techniques
• Safety practices and procedures
• Normal speech language and hearing development
• Language articulation and acquired disorders and rehabilitation
• Learning patterns in children
• Student behavior management techniques and strategies

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assistadiverserangeofstudentsindevelopingspeech and language skills
• Assistin planningandprioritizinglearningactivitiestosupportstudents with speech and language disorders
• Perform basic clerical functions
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Operate standard office equipment
• Use English in both written and verbal form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy with students administration and staff
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records
• Assume responsibilities involved in supervising and working independently with students
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff
• Meet schedules and deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Maintain safe environment for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff students and the public
• Work and communicate with students at all academic levels.
• Deal effectively with children and adults from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• React with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situation and needs
• Oral bilingual proficiency in a second language as determined by the administration may be required

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under the direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perfom1 the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations

• Work takes place indoor and outdoor and requires sitting standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Lift or carry items of instructional materials up to 35 lbs.
• Physical abilities include stooping/crouching reaching/handling bending at the waist kneeling crawling reaching handling or crouching to assist students and to retrieve and store materials
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Visual acuity near/far to see/read instructional materials and to supervise students

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Positions in this class conduct various tasks/treatment interventions to assist students with speech and language and/or communicative disorders. This is a standalone classification in support of the Speech and Language Pathologist and the Special Services Department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:Associate of Arts Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and graduation from a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Certificate Program.

A Bachelors Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders may be substituted for the required Associate of Arts Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:One 1 year of experience working with children with speech and language disorders.

One 1 year of clinical work experience may be substituted for up to 6 months of work experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid current California Drivers License to drive a vehicle among District sites and attend conferences seminars workshops and other training away from the District.
• CPR/First Aid Certificates
• Current registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) issued by the California SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology Board

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the Districts applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic postemployment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Preemployment physical exam B through Districts provider

Materials Required *:
1. Completed application
2. Resume
3.A copy of official college transcripts or copy of degree earned
4. CPR/First Aid Certificates
5. Current Registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) issued by the California SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology Board

*PC RULES 5.2.1.2 5.2.1.2 Inhouse employees will have first consideration for the position. If sufficient candidates are not available to complete the three ranks the Personnel Commission will move to include outside candidates.

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.