Minimum Qualifications: • Associates (AA) degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders, or graduation from a speech-language assistant program. • Current registration as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant issued by the California Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Board; prior SLPA experience in educational or clinical settings is preferred. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations of students, co-workers, parents and other employees of the organization. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure; compute rate, ratios, percent. • Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in routine situations. • Ability to communicate and interact with staff, students, parents and others in an open, friendly, business-like manner. • California Driver’s License required by the first day of service.

Brief Description of Position: • Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and uses screening protocols developed by the Language, Speech, and Hearing Pathologist • Provides direct treatment assistance to students • Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapist • Assists the therapist during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties • Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities • Observes and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapist • Prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items • Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules; assists students regarding the building of self-esteem and development of a value system; assist students by providing proper modeling, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.