Certified Speech & Language Pathology Assistant

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cash‑in lie option

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District seeks a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support students with special needs under the supervision of a certified Speech/Language Pathologist. The role focuses on developing pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and assistive communication devices.

Under the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Special Education, the assistant provides educationally related services in line with students’ IEPs, with a

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in a speech-language pathology assistant program.
• Paid or volunteer experience in speech/language or special education related areas preferred.
• Requires valid certification as a Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant through the State of California.
• Requires a valid California driver’s license.
• Some positions may require ability to fluently speak, read, and write a designated second language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing authorized and appropriate services for students identified as having special needs in speech and language communication.
• Develop pre-language and language skills, oral‑motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.
• Work under the supervision of a certificated Speech/Language Pathologist and within district policies and procedures.

Skills

Speech-language pathology assistant

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in a speech-language pathology assistant program

Job description

Position Scope / Essential Job Functions

Under the general supervision of the school principal or designee, and daily direction of a certificated Speech/Language Pathologist, assists in providing authorized and appropriate services for students identified as having special needs in the area of speech and language communication such as developing pre-language and language skills, oral‑motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a standard framework of policies and procedures. This classification is under the direction of the Executive Director and/or Deputy Director of Special Education, and is established to provide educationally related speech therapy services according to students’ Individualized Education Programs.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Requires an Associate’s degree in a speech-language pathology assistant program. Paid or volunteer experience in speech/language or special education related areas preferred.

License And Other Requirements

Requires valid certification as a Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant through the State of California.

Requires a valid California driver’s license.

Some positions in this classification may require the ability to fluently speak, read, and write a designated second language.

Selection Process

Step 1: Application screening

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination and qualification appraisal interview. Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email with further instructions. Applicants must pass the application screening to advance to the next step, the qualification appraisal interview.

Step 2: Qualification Appraisal Interview

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

Additional Salary Information

Education

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six‑month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%
• (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

Benefits

• Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Anthem PPO Medical
• Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
• Cash‑in‑Lieu option: Full‑time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September – June))

Holidays

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

Vacation

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12‑months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per year. Employees who work less than 12‑months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.

Sick Leave

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

Retirement

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer Of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver’s license.