SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) at Tulare City School District
About the Employer
Tulare City School District happily serves over 10,000 preschool through eighth-grade students enrolled at fifteen individual school sites. Our Board of Trustees, administration and staff are committed to the district's common expectation to "raise up caring, creative and confident children."
Job Summary
Job Summary
Tulare City School District is now accepting applications for the position of: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) to start in the 26/27 school year. The work year for this position is 185 days, 7 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Salary Range $30.24 - $37.13 per hour plus applicable fringe benefits. Under the supervision of the Speech Language Therapist (SLP), the SLPA will carry out treatment plans by providing direct therapy, assisting with assessments/screenings, and assisting with clerical duties to support the SLP. This position reports to the Director of Special Education and Psychological Services. This is a roving position. Drives a vehicle to conduct work. Please see job description for details of this position's essential functions.
Requirements / Qualifications
PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. • Current Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certification. (Must maintain SLPA certification throughout employment.) • Proof of high school graduation (high school diploma, high school transcripts, GED, or higher degree). • Valid California Driver's License.
Requirements / Qualifications
PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. • Current Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certification. (Must maintain SLPA certification throughout employment.) • Proof of high school graduation (high school diploma, high school transcripts, GED, or higher degree). • Valid California Driver's License.
Comments and Other Information
• Must have experience in working with children with various disabilities.
EOE
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a 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. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.
This organization is a Drug-, Alcohol- and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Equity Compliance Officer:
Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
thouston@tcsdk8.org
Title IX Coordinator:
Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
thouston@tcsdk8.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Michelle Zavaleta, Director, Special Education and Psychological Services
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
mzavaleta@tcsdk8.org
Comments and Other Information
• Must have experience in working with children with various disabilities.
EOE
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a 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. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.
This organization is a Drug-, Alcohol- and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Equity Compliance Officer:
Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
thouston@tcsdk8.org
Title IX Coordinator:
Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
thouston@tcsdk8.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Michelle Zavaleta, Director, Special Education and Psychological Services
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
mzavaleta@tcsdk8.org
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/18/2026
Contact
Human Resources Department
559-687-1535
559-687-1535
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$30.24 - $37.13 Per Hour
$30.24 - $37.13 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
185 Work days per year / 7 hrs per day / M-F
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Employer paid Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance.