What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant position at Golden Charter Academy?
The Golden Charter Academy is an innovative start-up charter school that opened in Fresno, CA in August 2021. It is a place-based, science-oriented school that emphasizes environmental stewardship, social justice, and equity. The instructional approach employs Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a strategy to provide successful pathways for student success in all learners. GCA has a formal partnership with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, where students utilize the zoo as a living, educational laboratory. It currently serves scholars grades TK - 6th and will grow up to 8th grade by 2026.
Under the supervision of a credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist, this position will assist in providing speech and language therapy services to identified students in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP). As guided by the Speech-Language Pathologist, complete a variety of tasks and activities designed to develop communication skills. Participate and collaborate as a member of the educational team by providing speech and language services, assisting in maintaining records and documentation of student services, and performing related duties as assigned.
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is required to have sufficient skills to independently work with students with a variety of communicative disorders, under the supervision of a credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist, to provide specially designed activities to develop skills in the area of, but not limited to, language, social communication, speech production, voice, and fluency. Education and Experience:
Requires an Associate of Arts degree and a certificate of completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program or successful graduation from a board approved bachelor's degree program in speech-language pathology or communication disorders.
Salary : $30 - $38
