JOB DUTIES: Follows documented therapy plans developed by the supervising SLP; documents student progress; assists with informal documentation; assists Speech-Language Pathologist during assessment, without clinical interpretation; prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities; adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment, at the direction of an SLP; performs checks on augmentative communication devices and equipment, and provides updates to an SLP; works with students who may exhibit behaviors such as biting, kicking, hitting, pinching, scratching, spitting, pushing, pulling, running and other non-compliant behaviors; may conduct speech-language screenings; may participate in in-service trainings; and performs related clerical duties.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: An Associate’s degree, completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program, and a license as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSES:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Must possess and maintain a valid Speech and Language Pathology Assistant License issued by the California Speech and Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….
Knowledge of: Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; effective record keeping practices and procedures; human anatomy and physiology; normal speech, language, and hearing development; language disorders and rehabilitation; articulation disorders and rehabilitation; acquired disorders and rehabilitation; clinical methods and procedures; and hearing disorders.

Ability to: Perform simple math calculations to compile reports; maintain records and status reports; recall facts, figures, names, faces, and information; complete tasks in a timely manner; work independently; work on a variety of tasks simultaneously; interact successfully with students, supervisors, and school staff; use good judgment in making independent decisions to respond to student requests and needs; select appropriate techniques to be used with students; meet accuracy and productivity requirements to perform the required tasks of this position; and communicate effectively in English.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Contact Information:
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Jason Bevacqua, at jbevacqu@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6464. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.