- Provides direct speech and language therapy to children and follows documented treatment plans or protocols.
- Documents student performance such as tallying data.
- Prepares charts, records and graphs and reports information.
- Assists the Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist during assessment of students.
- Assists with documentation as directed.
- Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities.
- Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher under the supervision of the Speech and Hearing Specialist.
- Assists instructional personnel in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Supports the Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist in research projects, and inservice trainings.
- Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.
- Assists with departmental operation such as scheduling, record-keeping, and safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Collects data for quality improvement.
- Exhibits compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Operates a variety of office machines, including typewriter, copier, calculator and computer terminal.
- May work in a variety of locations, including school or district offices.
- Participates in District inservice programs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Speech-language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures
- Language development in children.
- Articulation development.
- Learning problems of children with special educational needs.
- Student behavior management techniques and strategies.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and math.
- Simple record keeping and record management.
- Personal computers and software, including work processing, learning and educational software.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions, including intervention plans.
- Utilize specialized communication systems and devices.
- Assist in the educational program of assigned student(s).
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Learn and utilize current speech-language methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting.
- Maintain student performance documentation.
- Make independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs, and to select appropriate techniques to be used with students.
- Perform clerical tasks and operate office machines.
- Manage and use time effectively.
- Meet the physical, mental and environmental demands of the position.
- Registration with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is required.
- A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
- Hemet Unified School District
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substitute speech and language pathology assistant - Hemet, CA , USA, United States - Hemet Unified School District
Description
About the EmployerHemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flatlands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 21,000 students.
Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school , a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced online instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages.
Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and A-G requirements.
Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics.Job Description / Essential Elements:
HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1791 West Acacia Avenue - Hemet, CA
SUBSTITUTE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
JOB 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.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Substitute Speech-Language Pathology Assistant will complete a variety of tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised by a Certified Speech and Hearing Specialist, such as, but not limited to activities designed to develop prelanguage and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.
The Substitute Speech-Language Pathology Assistant works with students who have severe speech and language disorders as well as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.
The duties listed below are typical for positions in the class collectively, but no one position will necessarily include all these duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE OF
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (Continued)
ABILITY TO
EDUCATION
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; training and/or experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities detailed above.
EXPERIENCE
Typical qualifying experience would include:
one year of experience providing direct therapy to language/speech impaired individuals in a clinical or educational setting and/or possession of an associate'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.REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERITIFICATES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
Manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job; Sit, look down, turn neck (frequently); Walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, twist (occasionally); squat, kneel, push, pull, climb stairs (infrequently); Lift & carry items to 10 pounds (occasionally), to 25 pounds (infrequently); grasp/ manipulate materials and supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing & speaking (continuously).
Working Conditions:
Indoor classrooms, outdoor school yard & grounds
Exposure to:
student & playground noise, seasonal temperatures, dust and wind.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Substitute Position December 2013
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION INFORMATION:
On Call As Needed
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Applicants MUST attach ALL of the following documents to their application: 1) Updated Resume (relevant to this position) 2) Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation 3) Proof of current registration with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to attach all required documents will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be accepted. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY? All applications are reviewed once the position is closed. Applicants will be notified via email on the status of their application. It is very important to watch for District emails as all communications will be done by email ONLY. Please check your spam settings on your email account to avoid missing these notifications. The status of your application can be viewed on the Application Status tab in your TalentED account.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must complete the ENTIRE application including the required Additional Questions. Failure to answer the additional questions will cause you to be screened out.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible candidates must meet ALL minimum experience AND education requirements included in the job description. Please specify, in detail, on your application how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements for this position. Failure to do so will cause you to get screened out.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Before being hired, recommended candidate(s) will be required to furnish proof of: (A) Valid, unexpired, CA Class C Driver's License *The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must complete the entire application including the required Additional Questions.
Failure to answer the additional questions will cause you to be screened out.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible candidates must meet ALL minimum experience AND education requirements included in the job description. Please specify, in detail, on your application how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements for this position. Failure to do so will cause you to get screened out.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT:
A skills assessment is NOT required for this position.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Before being hired, recommended candidate(s) will be required to furnish proof of: (A) Valid, unexpired, CA Class C Driver's License *The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview*POSITION INFORMATION: On Call As Needed
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Applicants MUST attach ALL of the following documents to their application: 1) Updated Resume (relevant to this position) 2) Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation 3) Proof of current registration with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to attach all required documents will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be accepted. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY? All applications are reviewed once the position is closed. Applicants will be notified via email on the status of their application. It is very important to watch for District emails as all communications will be done by email ONLY. Please check your spam settings on your email account to avoid missing these notifications. The status of your application can be viewed on the Application Status tab in your TalentED account.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must complete the ENTIRE application including the required Additional Questions. Failure to answer the additional questions will cause you to be screened out.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible candidates must meet ALL minimum experience AND education requirements included in the job description. Please specify, in detail, on your application how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements for this position. Failure to do so will cause you to get screened out.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Before being hired, recommended candidate(s) will be required to furnish proof of: (A) Valid, unexpired, CA Class C Driver's License *The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must complete the entire application including the required Additional Questions.
Failure to answer the additional questions will cause you to be screened out.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible candidates must meet ALL minimum experience AND education requirements included in the job description. Please specify, in detail, on your application how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements for this position. Failure to do so will cause you to get screened out.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT:
A skills assessment is NOT required for this position.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Before being hired, recommended candidate(s) will be required to furnish proof of: (A) Valid, unexpired, CA Class C Driver's License *The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview*Comments and Other Information
NEXT STEP IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Comments and Other Information
NEXT STEP IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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