Certified Speech & Language Pathology Assistant

The Need

Promotional and open opportunity to fill a current vacancy, 7 hours per day, 181 per year in the Special Education Department at the Education Service Center, and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The established list will remain in effect for 6 months. Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line at , Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you are having trouble attaching your documents to your application, you may contact Classified Human Resources Office at  x. 1170.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please  (Download PDF reader) or visit the Classified Human Resources office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under the general supervision of the school principal or designee, and daily direction of a certificated Speech/Language Pathologist, assists in providing authorized and appropriate services for students identified as having special needs in the area of speech and language communication such as developing pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a standard framework of policies and procedures. This classification is under the direction of the Executive Director and/or Deputy Director of Special Education, and is established to provide educationally related speech therapy services according to students' Individualized Education Programs.

Education and experience:

Requires an Associate's degree in a speech-language pathology assistant program. Paid or volunteer experience in speech/language or special education related areas preferred. License and other requirements:
Requires valid certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant through the State of California. Requires a valid California driver's license. Some positions in this classification may require the ability to fluently speak, read, and write a designated second language.

Selection process:
The selection process tentatively includes the following:
Step 1:
Application screening (pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination and qualification appraisal interview.

Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email with further instructions. Applicants must pass the application screening to advance to the next step, the qualification appraisal interview. Step 2:
Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Additional salary information:
New hires – initial salary placement The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:
Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification) Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years. Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the…