Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Requirements

/ Qualifications Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) (2) Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology, or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant certificate program (3) Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License with the State of CA.

(4) Completion of the Target. Sketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed. Join account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715. Comments and Other Information SUMMARY Under general direction of a Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist, assists in providing instruction specific to the area of speech and language communication to students identified as having special needs; monitors the use of augmentative communication devices and systems.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

graduation from high school. One (1) year of experience providing direct therapy to language/speech impaired individuals in a clinical or educational setting and/or possession of a Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology, or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant certificate program. Additional experience working with children (ages three to twenty-one) is desirable.

Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License issued by the State of California is required. CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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