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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) 2026-2027

Arvin, California

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
CommunicationCollaborationTime Management

About the role

  • The Speech Language Pathology Assistant will provide speech and language therapy for students in grades TK-8 according to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • They will report to the Special Education Coordinator and will be supported and supervised by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
  • Provide direct speech and language therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed Speech-

Responsibilities

  • Implement documented therapy plans and treatment protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
  • Support student use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and provide instruction on their use as directed by the SLP.
  • Adapt or modify instructional and therapy materials to support student needs and access to communication strategies in the classroom.
  • Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support the implementation of communication strategies and speech/language supports in classroom instruction.
  • Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that promotes student communication development.

Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand
  • The employee must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • The employee is occasionally required to push, move, lift or otherwise bear up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific hearing abilities are required by this job.
  • Bachelor's degree or completion of a SLPA program from an accredited program required
  • Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License required
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students in a school setting

Nice to have

  • Fluency in Spanish preferred
  • but not required

Skills

  • Experience working with English learners a plus
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred; but not required
  • Assist with speech and language screenings using established screening tools and procedures under the supervision of the SLP.

Benefits

  • We believe education and wellness are fundamental pillars for success, and their harmonious integration paves the way for brilliant and vibrant futures.
  • Founded in August of 2011 by the Grimm Family Education Foundation, GPS is committed to serving the Kern County community through high-quality public education.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
  • Assist with scheduling and communication with families as directed by the supervising SLP, Maintain accurate student records and therapy documentation in compliance with district and special education requirements.
  • Collaborate with members of the IEP team, Special Education staff, and school site teams to support student success.

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