Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Current Vacancy : 3 - 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.

Employment Standards :

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

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, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, (805) 385-1501, scarroll@oxnardsd.org