SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (2305)

Industry: Classified, Language, Hearing, and Speech

Company: Glendale Unified School District

About the Employer

In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond.

We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools.

Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or under the supervision of an assigned administrator, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP/A) is to provide direct assistance in treating disorders in students related to articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing, and alternative and augmentative communication.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

General direction is received from a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

Immediate supervision is received from a certificated employee.

No supervision is exercised over District personnel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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 a SLP during assessment, including, but not limited to, 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, including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices.

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.

Participates in meetings and in-service training programs related to assigned activities.

Operates a variety of instructional and office equipment.

Performs related duties as assigned.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Specialized communication systems and devices, such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

Generally accepted standards of health, sanitation and physical hygiene.

Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

Basic interests, attitudes and emotional development of the adolescent.

Personal computers and software including word processing, learning and educational software.

Language development in children.

Articulation development.

Learning patterns in children.

Student behavior management techniques and strategies.

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Effective oral and written communication methods.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Operation of instructional and office equipment.

Ability to:

Remain current in techniques and technologies associated with the specialized learning needs in language and articulation development through continuous participation in workshops, in-services and other training.

Work with students having a broad range of learning and/or physical disabilities and special learning needs.

Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with students and other staff.

Demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities within the learning environment.

Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member.

Assist in controlling the behavior and activities of students in a variety of situations.

Learn, explain and apply District and school rules and regulations related to acceptable student behavior.

Operate standard office equipment including copier machines, calculators, and personal computers utilizing word processing, learning and educational software.

Perform routine clerical work such as typing, sorting, cutting, filing and duplicating.

Maintain accurate records.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Requirements:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience that could likely provide the required desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Education:

An Associate of Arts degree with a major in Speech and Language Pathology Assistance or a certificate of completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program.

Experience:

A minimum of six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment.

License or Certificate:

Incumbents must provide proof of current registration with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver’s license and the use of a personal automobile. Ability to be insured and maintain vehicle and property damage insurance.

Desirable:

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

07/2006 – Establishment of New Classification by the Personnel Commission
06/13/2017 – Minor Revision to Employment Standards

Requirements / Qualifications

Open Competitive Recruitment

Assignments in this classification are 9.25 months per year and 6 hours per day. Position includes district-paid health and welfare benefits for the employee.

Minimum Requirements:

Current registration and certification by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of application. Incumbents must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Any combination of education, training and/or experience that could likely provide the required desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. A minimum six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is highly desirable.

Employment in this classification requires the possession of a valid State of California Class C driver’s license; use of a personal automobile; and the ability to be insured and maintain vehicle and property damage insurance.

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Minimum Requirements:

Current registration and certification by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of application. Incumbents must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Any combination of education, training and/or experience that could likely provide the required desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. A minimum six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is highly desirable.

Employment in this classification requires the possession of a valid State of California Class C driver’s license; use of a personal automobile; and the ability to be insured and maintain vehicle and property damage insurance.

Comments and Other Information

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Hiring for this position is on as-needed basis and could occur at anytime during a school year. There is no regular exam or hiring schedule. A review of applicants’ experience and qualifications is conducted periodically. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination will include a technical interview. Interested individuals who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible in order to be included in the next group to be reviewed. Applications older than six months may not be reviewed. Applicants who are qualified and interested in pursuing potential opportunities may re-submit their applications.

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Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District’s Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net