Job Summary
Under the supervision and guidance of a Speech-Language Pathologist with a supervision certificate from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, assists with the assessment and remediation of pre-school - 8th grade students referred to the Speech-Language Program. May serve as a bilingual interpreter and/or translator for the Special Education Teachers and support staff, and perform other related work as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications with missing documents will be disqualified.
Interested applicants must attach the following:
1. Resume
2. Copy of High School Diploma (or equivalent)
3. Copy of valid Driver License
4. Copy of Associate degree and/or Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
5. Two current letters of recommendation (preferably by a Supervisor dated within 12 months)
Education:
An Associate degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and/or a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate.
Must maintain a valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate through continuing education units.
Experience:
One year of paid or volunteer experience working with students experiencing language deficiencies or remedial instructional needs desired.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of drug screening, fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•Conducts assessments for speech and language disorders.
•Provides students with therapeutic treatments and assistance.
•Maintains detailed records and documentation of students' progress.
•Assists Speech and Language Pathologist with related tasks required in program planning, implementation, and operation regarding students.
•Implements individualized programs developed by the Speech and Language Pathologist.
•Assists students speech with speech and language disorders related to school achievement.
•Attends various meetings with professionals, parents, and various services providers.
•Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information about students as assured in the Student and Parent Rights outlined in PL 94-142.
•May interpret and translate for the Special Education Teacher and support staff at I.E.P. meetings, student assessments, and Parent Conferences.
***Benefits: Permanent full-time employees receive $6,300.10 toward the purchase of medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits for permanent part-time employees are prorated according to the number of hours worked per week.
Comments and Other Information
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Board of Education is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all district employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Discrimination in employment based on the characteristics listed above is prohibited in all areas of employment and in all employment-related practices, including the following:
1. Discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and other privileges of employment.
2. Taking of an adverse employment action, such as termination or the denial of employment, promotion, job assignment, or training.
3. Unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is so severe or pervasive as to adversely affect an employee's employment opportunities, or that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
4. Actions and practices identified as unlawful or discriminatory pursuant to Government Code 12940 or 2 CCR 11006-11086, such as:
a. Sex discrimination based on an employee's pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition or on an employee's gender, gender expression, or gender identity, including transgender status.
b. Religious creed discrimination based on an employee's religious belief or observance, including his/her religious dress or grooming practices, or based on the district's failure or refusal to use reasonable means to accommodate an employee's religious belief, observance, or practice which conflicts with an employment requirement.
c. Disability discrimination based on a district requirement for a medical or psychological examination of a job applicant, or an inquiry into whether a job applicant has a mental or physical disability or a medical condition or as to the severity of any such disability or condition, without the showing of a job-related need or business necessity.
d. Disability discrimination based on the district's failure to make reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental disability of an employee or to engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process with an employee, to determine effective reasonable accommodations for the employee, when he/she has requested reasonable accommodation for a known physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator:
Roberto Lopez-Mena
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
3320 Gilman Road
El Monte, CA 91732
