Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (034-26)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The person in this position assists a credentialed Speech and Language Pathologist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services for students identified as having specials needs in the area of speech and language communication, such as developing pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, articulation and training and use of augmentative and alternative communication devices and technology. A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant participates and collaborates as a member of an education team by assisting in providing student speech therapy services to special needs students in accordance with the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. An incumbent works under the guidance and direction of a credentialed Speech and Language Pathologist in developing and providing services for individual students to improve their academic performance.

View Job Description

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate's degree in speech-language pathology assistant program or a Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology disorders, communication disorders, or related field. At least one year of experience in speech/language or special education related areas is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant through the state of California. Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and proof of insurance. Willing to travel throughout the District and to workshops or training sessions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

The written test will be given AS NEEDED (picture ID required). Late arrivals will not be admitted for testing. No cell phones, no calculator. Application and information may be obtained from Moorpark Unified School District, 5297 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA 93021, ... or at mrpk.org. Current employees working in a different job classification and desiring to make application for a vacant position should complete and submit an Application for Classified Employment to the Personnel Office prior to the posted deadline. An employee requesting to transfer from one work site to another work site in the same job classification, must complete and submit a classified Request for Transfer to the Personnel Office prior to the deadline. Outside applicants will also be considered. The Moorpark Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other specified characteristic such as hairstyles or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Equity in Higher Education Act, and other applicable laws and regulations. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officers: Dr. Jane Wagmeister, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, ..., or Dr. Cathrine Lasure, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, ..., 5297 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA 93021, .... REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY: Special arrangements for the applicant and testing process for individuals with a disability can be made by informing the Moorpark Unified School District's Personnel Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on this announcement.

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Pathology Assistant-...07.pdf