CAVA- Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant - Eligibility Pool

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based instruction to students in grades TK-12 in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily, complete all assignments, and attend required live instructional sessions. K12, inc. is our curriculum provider. Speech therapy sessions are conducted online, using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform. Learning Coaches are required to be present for all virtual therapy sessions.

Hours and Salary Information: $37.25 per hour

• Full Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
• Part Time: 15-30 hours completed weekly, during school hours

As all of our schools are public schools and this is a public school position, these are set contracted hours and you must be working during these hours while under contract with the California Virtual Academies. You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours. We do participate in CalPERS. Please contact your CalPERS counselor about how employment with any of the California Virtual Academies may affect your personal PERS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

Required Credential/Certification: (All applicants MUST have the following at the time of applying)

• Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 California counties we service/hire in)
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License issued by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board

Overview: Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our staff, therefore, need to share the School's pioneering mission and approach.

Summary: As a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), you will work directly for the K12 Powered Online Schools, including the nine independent California Virtual Academies, the Insight Schools of California, and the iQ Academy California-Los Angeles. You will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Support Services and a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment for students, grades K-12 who exhibit a full range of communication disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, and expressive, receptive, and social-pragmatic language disorders.
• Work directly with students who utilize alternative forms of communication, including AAC and sign language
• Make recommendations to the IEP team based on the findings of each assessment and specific to the identified disability as it relates to the core curriculum and the District's Content and Performance Standards
• Assist in maintaining student records, collect data on goals, and prepare materials for your students and families to utilize during virtual therapy sessions and at home
• Schedule speech therapy sessions with your students' families
• Support students within the general education setting, as well as students within the general education setting with special education support services
• Provide services as specified on your students' Individual Education Plans (IEP). Complete all required documentation, including case logs and progress reports

Requirements/Experience:

• Reside in the state of California
• An associate degree in an SLPA program or a bachelor's degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program
• Successful completing of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent
• Demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
• Services are generally conducted online, using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform, such as zoom. Learning coaches are required to be present for all virtual therapy sessions.

Competencies:

• Business Ethics
• Communications
• Leadership
• Planning & Organization
• Quality Management
• Team Leadership
• Use of Technology
• Computer Skills

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required. This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Restrictions on Time Off: TBD based on the school calendar