Speech Language Pathology Asst. SLPA - .875 FTE/35 hrs. weekly

CLASS TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA)

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direct supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant provides therapy services to students receiving special education in classrooms at various school site locations. This position will assist the Speech-Language Pathologist on a day-to-day basis and will perform services to students as outlined in the treatment plans.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provides direct Speech and Language Services to students;

2. Assists the Speech Therapist with data collection and various assessment instruments;

3. Assists the Speech Therapist in the development of treatment goals for students;

4. Assists the Speech Therapist with progress updates;

5. Utilizes intervention tools and materials under the direction of the Speech Therapist;

6. Collaborates with IEP team, teachers, students, and parents;

7. Maintains equipment and supplies;

8. Maintains student records and files;

9. Attends meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience implementing Speech-therapy services;

2. Skill in the implementation of Speech treatment plans; utilizing various assessment instruments;

3. Knowledge of strategies and tools used in the implementation of Speech therapy:

4. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written and manual communication form, establish and maintain effective working relationships, meet established deadlines, work on a variety of tasks simultaneously, work independently, work at a variety of locations;

5. Physical Abilities include sitting for extended periods, talking/hearing, fine manual dexterity, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. One year full-time experience implementing Speech-Therapy. Verifiable, supervised experience as a volunteer in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted for the work experience on an equal time basis;

2. An associate of arts or sciences degree from a speech-language pathology assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and approved by the Board; or evidence of completion of a bachelor's degree program in speech-language pathology or communication disorders from an institution listed in the "Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education" handbook issued by the American Council on Education, and completion of the field work experience as required in Section 1399.170.10(c)(2)(B) from a Board-approved program, or completion of a minimum of seventy (70) hours of field work experience or clinical experience equivalent to that required in Section 1399.170.10(c)(2)(B) in a bachelor's degree program as recognized in this subsection.

3. Possession of a high school diploma (or its equivalent) or higher or possession of a GED.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated experience utilizing pediatric sensory integration techniques;

2. One (1) year of full-time employment experience in a California school district or County Office of Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: School environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk; Lift up to 20 pounds; Carry up to 20 pounds; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate therapy equipment; Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to utilize therapy equipment; Sitting or standing for extended periods of time while working with students; Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students; Carrying, pushing or pulling wheelchairs, mobility toys and other equipment; Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects and adaptive equipment.

STEP 725

Disaster Service Worker CA Government Code 3100. It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life, property, and resources is of paramount state importance requiring the responsible efforts of public and private agencies and individual citizens. In furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. *Pending CSEA Approval