What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant position at FCUSD?
Application Deadline: April 28, 2025
Work Months: 9.5
Hours: 8 hours per day
Salary: $32.67 to $39.68 per hour
Must meet the following qualifications:
Certification of completion of a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant program
Registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California
Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology
About FCUSD
FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.
Job Announcement - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Job Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Student Support Services and the general supervision of a California licensed and credentialed Speech and Language Pathologist, a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant provides instruction and therapy specific to the area of speech and language communication. The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will provide training and demonstrate the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The ability to Understand and carry out oral and written directions, including behavior intervention plans. Utilize specialized communication systems and devices. Assist in the educational program of assigned student(s). Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children. Learn and utilize current speech and language methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional setting. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Deal effectively with attitudes and behaviors of students. Tactfully communicate in both oral and written form. Interface effectively with supervisor manage and use time effectively, maintain student performance documentation, assist a Speech and Language Pathologist, & operate standard office equipment including computer, copier, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Speech, Language, and communication related equipment; materials and related procedures
- Language development, articulation, developmental learning patterns including behavior management techniques strategies for students who are eligible for support
- Management techniques and strategies
- English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- Basic arithmetical concepts
- Record keeping and record management
- Student goals and objectives
- Learning problems for children with special educational needs
- Personal computers and software, including word processing, learning and educational software, and augmentative communication devices and systems
Experience:
Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skill.
Two (2) years of Speech and Language Pathology Assistant experience preferred in educational or clinical settings
Education:
Certification of completion of a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant program
Registration as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California
Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology with a California State license Other: Possession of a valid California driver’s license
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Upon Conditional Offer of Employment:
- DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
- TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
- Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
Comments and Other Information:
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact:
Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students) jhuber@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104580
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is:
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/nondiscrimination-statementpolicy
The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/uniform-complaints
Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/nondiscrimination-in-employment
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff:https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/sexual-harrassment-title-ix
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU
Salary : $33 - $40
