Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Paraprofessional

Overview

This vacancy will remain open until filled and will begin immediately.

This is aRegular, 8 hour/day position and is budgeted for 192 days per school year. The number of days in the 2025/26 school year will be adjusted, based on date of hire.

Current District Regular and Temporary Employees:

Submit your letter of interest in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking; highlight your qualifications and interest in this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches) :

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking (go to the JOBS page on the District website)

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Kelly Running,Special Education Director
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference
• Copy of SLPA license or proof of license eligibility
• Official college transcript swill be required upon hire

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of “Speech Language Pathology Assistant” (Paraprofessional) is done for the purpose of mitigating the effects of language skill deficits for students by providing diagnostic, consultative and direct instructional services for eligible speech/language handicapped students, in cooperation with the Licensed Speech Language Pathologist; documenting therapy intervention strategies and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific speech related needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing direct feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, representing the district as needed in special education meetings, etc.

This position reports to the Special Education Director.

• Assists or facilitates in the speech or language evaluation of students
• Assists in providing speech therapy services of identified students
• Treats identified students following the treatment plan developed by the Speech Language Pathologist
• Assists in directing student treatment activities and maintains a proper learning environment
• Assists with preparation and administration of treatment materials
• Monitors and assists in evaluating student progress
• Performs a variety of record keeping and clerical assistance tasks
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies

Other

Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements
• May translate information between Hispanic parents and school employees within the program, if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills : M otivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support of personnel, evaluate performance of students. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred.

Knowledge :
Speech and language development theories and practices; language articulation and hearing disorders; general methods and techniques of individual and group speech therapy; principles of child development and behavior; laws, rules and regulations related to assigned program and activities; operation and maintenance of argumentative communication devices and equipment; record keeping procedures and practices; operation of office methods, supplies and equipment; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;

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