Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - Districtwide - EXTERNAL POSTING at Patterson Joint Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
4/14/2026
Contact
Katie Jones
209-895-7700
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Range R, Step 1: $31.59 - Step 5: $36.96 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
183 days per year (10-months)
Employment Type
Part Time
Work Hours
7.0 hours per day (7:30 am - 3:15 pm with a 45-min unpaid lunch)

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision of site administration and the direction of a Speech and Language Pathologist, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: - Associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program ; or - Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work/clinical experience from a Board-approved program - Classroom experience (preferred) - Experience working with children and/or college training Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements: -Current registration as an SLA with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

  • Certificate Copy (Current registration as an SLA with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.)
  • Copy of Transcript (Associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program; or a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work/clinical experience from a Board-approved program)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two recent letters required)
  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: - Associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program ; or - Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work/clinical experience from a Board-approved program - Classroom experience (preferred) - Experience working with children and/or college training Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements: -Current registration as an SLA with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

  • Certificate Copy (Current registration as an SLA with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification.)
  • Copy of Transcript (Associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program; or a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work/clinical experience from a Board-approved program)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two recent letters required)
  • Proof of HS Graduation
  • Resume