Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (.6 FTE) at Colfax Elementary School District
About the Employer
Colfax Elementary School District is located just 5 minutes off Interstate 80 along the Bear River in the Sierra Nevada foothills just below the Tahoe National Forest. Our one-school campus serves students in grades TK-8 with about two classes per grade level. We are small enough that we know each other’s names but large enough to have excellent educational and enrichment opportunities for our students. At Colfax Elementary, we are committed to providing our children with superior academic instruction that aligns with 21st Century learning skills to build problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Our families, our staff, and the community partner to provide instructional programs that challenge, motivate and equip our students to be leaders in our world. At CESD, we are a team of creative and dynamic people who value one another as family and are connected by a shared belief in the success of our children.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Certified Speech and Language Pathologist, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will complete a variety of tasks as prescribed, such as, but not limited to activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant works with students who have severe speech and language disorders as well as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. TYPICAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -Assist in providing student speech therapy services according to Individual Education program (IEP) goals and treatment plans developed by Speech-Language Pathologist. -Assist Speech-Language Pathologist in the assessment of student communication skills. -Assist with conducting speech-language screenings, using appropriate prescribed techniques and devices; confer with Speech-Language Pathologist regarding student progress. -Document student progress toward IEP goals and objectives by preparing records, charts or other means of documentations. -Prepare for use in the classroom therapy materials such as picture cards and games, and equipment such as augmentative communication devices. -Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student needs for teacher use in the classroom. -Inspect, maintain and operate augmentative communication devices and equipment. -Observe and control behavior and interaction of students according to approved procedures. -Perform a variety of clerical support duties such as maintaining records, files and preparing records related to assigned students. -Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service training to maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. -Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE PROVIDE: -Letter of Intent -Resume -3 Current Letters of Recommendation -Proof of registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the California Department of Consumer Affairs EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE -Registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the California Department of Consumer Affairs to include one of the following: Graduation from a Board approved program (OR) a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders, (OR) an out-of-state associate's degree in speech-language pathology assistance. -Completion of field work requirement with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance -TB Clearance -Valid California driver’s license
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE PROVIDE: -Letter of Intent -Resume -3 Current Letters of Recommendation -Proof of registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the California Department of Consumer Affairs EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE -Registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the California Department of Consumer Affairs to include one of the following: Graduation from a Board approved program (OR) a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders, (OR) an out-of-state associate's degree in speech-language pathology assistance. -Completion of field work requirement with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance -TB Clearance -Valid California driver’s license
Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Colfax Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the 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.
No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability.
Colfax Elementary School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Colfax Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the 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.
No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability.
Colfax Elementary School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.