SLPA: Student Speech & Language Support Specialist

Glendale Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to provide direct treatment support under supervision. The role focuses on articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing, and augmentative communication in a school setting.

The SLPA conducts screenings, assists with IEPs, documents progress, and supports SLP assessments while performing clerical duties and equipment maintenance. CA licensure and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Current registration and certification by the State of California Board of Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Minimum six months experience with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech-language screening, without interpretation, using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Provides direct treatment assistance to identify students under the supervision of a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Follows and implements documented Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's) developed by a supervising SLP.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to a supervising Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Assists SLP during assessment, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties for a supervising Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Schedules activities and prepares charts, records, graphs, and data.
• Performs checks and maintenance of equipment augmentative communication devices.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs. Assists with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service training, and family or community education.
• Assists with hearing screenings under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist.

Skills

SLP knowledge

Driving license

Second language

Education

California SLP license/certification

Job description

Glendale Unified School District seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to provide direct treatment support under supervision. The role focuses on articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing, and augmentative communication in a school setting.

The SLPA conducts screenings, assists with IEPs, documents progress, and supports SLP assessments while performing clerical duties and equipment maintenance. CA licensure and relevant experience are required.