Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth Awards Program

Up to 16 paid holidays

Minimum of 6 vacation days

CalPERS pension

Job summary

Oxnard School District seeks a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support a credentialed Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech therapy services to students under IEP goals. The role includes assessment, documentation, and collaboration with educators.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, clerical duties, and adherence to district procedures. Licensure as a SLPA in California and CPR/first aid certification are required, with a valid CA driver’s license and potential

Qualifications

• Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is desired.
• Possession of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License through the California Board is required.
• CPR and first aid certification may be acquired during probation.
• Valid California Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech therapy assessment services and therapy to identified students.
• Assist in assessment of student speech and language skills and document progress toward IEP goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide clerical support related to documentation.

Education

Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment

Tools

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License

CPR and First Aid Certification

California Driver's License

Job description

Current Vacancy: 7- Speech Language Pathology Assistant position for 8.0 hours per day, 183 workdays per year. Qualified candidates will be placed on an eligibility list on an ongoing basis. We are also testing for an eligibility list at this time, which will be used to fill vacancies for up to one year.

Summary Of Duties To assist a credentialed Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech therapy assessment services to identified students in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; provides services to students with specialized needs; and performs a variety of duties in support of student case management services; and to perform a variety of duties related to assigned area of responsibility. This position does not develop curriculum.

Examples of Duties

• Assist in providing student speech therapy services according to Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and treatment plans developed by a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist in the assessment of student speech and language skills.
• Confer with Speech Language Pathologist regarding student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; provide assistance to educational staff as a case management team member through consultation, training and individual and group activities.
• Document student progress toward IEP goals and perform a variety of clerical support duties such as maintaining objectives, preparing charts, records, graphs, or other means of documentation.
• Observe and control behavior and interaction of students according to approved procedures.
• Utilize positive restraint techniques according to established procedures as necessary if written in IEP, and after receiving required Nonviolent Conflict Intervention (NCI) training.
• Assist Speech Language pathologist during assessment.
• Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics such as communication strategies and speech and language stimulation.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities.
• Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment for teacher use in classroom, as determined by students' needs and abilities.
• Assist in the teaching of students to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
• Implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on Speech Language Pathologist assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, and social workers.

Other Related Duties

• For positions designated bilingual, translates a variety for written materials from English to a second language and from that language into English; interprets and facilitates communication between staff and non-English speaking members of the public; attends various meetings to translate and interpret as needed;
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is desired.

License Or Certificate

• Possession of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License through the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Possession of a CPR and first aid certificate (may be acquired during 6 month probationary period).
• Possession of a valid California Driver's license.
• Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.

All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

Supplemental Information

This is a Dual certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Qualified candidates will be placed on an eligibility list on an ongoing basis.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities.

District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a 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.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]

Come Join Our Team!

• Follow your child's school schedule (non work days for summer, winter, spring break)
• Professional Growth Awards Program
• up to 16 paid holidays
• Minimum of 6 vacation days
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Retirement security-CalPERS pension

The following information is a brief summary of the medical benefits provided.

Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC) and Blue Cross (PPO) Choice of contract or non-contract physicians. Dependent Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if full time student.

OR

Kaiser (HMO) Need a Primary Care provider. Dependant Coverage: Spouse and unmarried children to age 19 or to age 25 if a student.

AND

Delta Dental Benefits are payable at 100% in PPO network or 50% out of network of covered charges for benefits received during the first calendar year of eligibility.

AND

Vision Service Plan (VSP) covers one vision examination and one set of lenses each twelve month period. VSP will make an allowance toward the cost of "Elective Contact Lenses."

AND

Prudential Life Insurance $10,000/member and $1,500/Dependents

License Required: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License through the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. In order to qualify for this recruitment, you MUST submit proof of your Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License. You may attach a copy of your license to your application or verify your license title and number on your application. Please confirm that you have submitted proof of your license long with the application.

License Verification: Please verify your Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License below by providing the following information: 1. License Title 2. Registration Number 3. Expiration Date

License or Certificate (as needed): The following licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed may be required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted. Possession of a CPR and first aid certificate (may be acquired during 6 month probationary period). Possession of a valid California Driver's license. Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements at the time of hire or during probationary period?

Experience Desired: Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment. Do you meet the following desired experience listed?

Spanish Bilingual Preferred: Are you fluent in both the English and Spanish languages (speaking, reading, and writing)?

Before submitting your application, please confirm that the following statements are true: 1) I have reviewed the job description and understand the duties and requirements of the position. 2) I meet the minimum qualifications for the position and have accurately listed my education, experience, licenses, certifications, and any other required qualifications in my application, including any required proof of education. 3) I have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions completely and accurately. 4) I understand that all information provided in my application is subject to verification. Any false statements, omissions, misrepresentations, or other deceptive information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal from employment if discovered after hire.