speech-language pathology assistant - Rowland Heights - Rowland Unified

Description

Salary: $ $37.50 Hourly
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Part-time
Job Number: D-25/26-36
Department: Special Education
Opening Date: 09/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
ASSIGNMENT
POSITION:
There is one (1) position available, five and one-half hours (5.5) per day, nine and one-half (9.5) months a year. The tentative reporting hours vary from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. An eligibility list will be established to hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies.
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted continuously until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received
*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Special Education Administrator and the general direction of the credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist, assists in providing educationally related speech therapy services to students with speech-language disorders (e.g., articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing and alternative and augmentative communication) as prescribed by the Individual Educational Program (IEP); performs a variety of instructional activities and clerical duties in support of student case management, and maintains records and documentation on students.
Classified Salary Range: 24.5
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SALARY RANGE:
Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $ $37.50
Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish): $ $38.43
Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish): $ $39.42
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: An Associate degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance from an accredited college or Board approved SLPA program.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 100 hours of SLPA fieldwork experience is required.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

• Proof of education (transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper or diploma);
• Current and valid registration as a Speech-Pathology Language Assistant with the California Speech- Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispenser Board

You may upload your documents to your application (preferred), or email them to Crystal Vahimarae at Call Crystal at if you have any questions.
Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: A valid, Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment. Must maintain a current Speech and Language Pathology license throughout employment in this position.
Current and valid license for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, issued by the State of California's Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (SLPAB).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside a classroom environment, in direct contact with students, district staff, and the public, with general guidance from a supervisor, with exposure to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), with high volume of work and frequent interruptions, with changing priorities and short deadlines, and drive an automobile to conduct work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 15 lbs., push, pull, stoop and kneel, balance, bend repeatedly, use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; speak clearly, hear normal conversation, and see near and far, use depth perception, see small details, use a computer and telephone.
EXAMINATION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:

• Structured Interview
• Technical Project

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations that offer this service, please access the following:
. RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENTNew employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire
APPOINTMENTCandidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores, including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for an interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, and background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. The employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDITFor entry-level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points, and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit.Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.
VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.
HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen(15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.
SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.
The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.
Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

• Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
• Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend

RETIREMENT
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
• Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013

You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
01
These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. You may find it useful to type your responses in a Word document and copy and paste them below. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid CA Driver License?

• Yes
• No

03
Please identify your highest level of education.

• No high school diploma
• High school or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Some college coursework
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

04
Do you have a minimum of 100 hours of SLPA field work experience?

• Yes
• No

05
Registration as a Speech-Pathology Language Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispenser Board is required for this position. How do you meet this requirement?

• I do not have a certification
• I am registered as a CA Registered Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

06
If you do possess a current/valid CA SLPA Registration, when does it expire?If you do not possess one, please type NA.
07
Please list the agencies/organizations that you obtained your SLPA field work experience hours along with the number of fieldwork hours you completed. For example: Lakeview Unified, 40 field work hours. If you do not have any field work hours, type NA.This information must be presented in the work history section of the application to be considered. Do not write "see resume."
08
I would be willing to accept a 5.5 hour a day/9.5 months a year position.

• Yes
• No

09
I have uploaded my proof of education (transcripts on letterhead/diploma) and a copy of my CA SLPA Registration. (Required for the application to be considered complete)

• Yes
• No

10
Are you interested in working as a substitute employee?

• Yes
• No

11
I am interested in being tested for a bilingual (Spanish) position.

• Yes
• No

12
I am interested in being tested for a bilingual/bi-literate (Spanish) position.
13
CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDERI understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose.All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was or what state it was in, IT WILL SHOW UP. Please return to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application.I have read and understand the statements above. Selecting "NO" will not absolve you from reporting your conviction properly. This question is intended to be a courtesy reminder for you to report convictions. Failure to disclose reportable convictions WILL cost you a job offer if you are selected for hire.

• Yes
• No

14
"I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully."

• Yes
• No