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Salary: $28.03 - $40.38 Hourly Location : Special Education/Various School Sites, CA Job Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Job Number: 2305 Department: Special Education Opening Date: 10/08/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Under the general direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or under the supervision of an assigned administrator, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP/A) is to provide direct assistance in treating disorders in students related to articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing, and alternative and augmentative communication. APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Assignments in this classification are 9.25 months per year and 6 hours per day. Current registration and certification by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of application. Incumbents must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification. Examples of Duties Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at Conducts speech-language screening, without interpretation, using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist. Provides direct treatment assistance to identify students under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. Follows and implements documented Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's) developed by a supervising SLP. Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist. Assists SLP during assessment, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties for a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist. Schedules activities and prepares charts, records, graphs, and data. Performs checks and maintenance of equipment augmentative communication devices. Participates in meetings and in-service training programs. Assists with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service training, and family or community education. Assists with hearing screenings under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. Employment Standards Minimum Requirements: Current registration and certification by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of application. Incumbents must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification. Any combination of education, training and/or experience that could likely provide the required desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. A minimum six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is highly desirable. Employment in this classification requires the possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license; use of a personal automobile; and the ability to be insured and maintain vehicle and property damage insurance. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in a second language. Examination Process To apply: Visit Step-by-step online employment application guide: Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378. Salary: Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position. Probationary Period: 130 days of paid service. Hiring for this position is on as-needed basis and could occur at anytime during a school year. Immediate hiring may not take place and there is no regular exam or hiring schedule. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications is conducted periodically and in the order that applications are received. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination will include a technical interview. Interested individuals who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible in order to be included in the next group to be reviewed. Applications older than six months are not reviewed. Applicants who are qualified and interested in pursuing potential opportunities may re-submit their applications. Applicants who wish to have more updated information on their application status or on the current hiring needs for this classification, may call the Classified Human Resources Office. Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel: Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net Benefits for permanent employees who work 4 or more hours per day include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Salary: The beginning salary is shown on each examination announcement. New employees start at the first step. Employees with satisfactory service receive salary increases upon completion of their probationary period and at one-year intervals thereafter, up to the maximum rate. Holidays: Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for authorized holidays, provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday. Sick Leave: One day of sick leave earned per month, accumulation is unlimited. Retirement: All new employees who work half time or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program. Contributions are withheld from salary. Employees may become eligible for retirement at age 50 with a minimum of five years service. Application Process: Applications are accepted on line at and must be complete, contain all required documents and information, and be received (not postmarked) on or before the deadline. Applications may be rejected for any reason including, but not limited to, the following: late, incomplete or illegible materials; previous dismissal from the classified service; conviction of certain offenses; false, misleading statements or omissions of information on application materials. No additional information will be accepted after the final filing date listed. Examination Process: A review of the applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination process will consist of one or more related test parts covering any subject matter appropriate to the duties of the position. Qualified applicants will be advised of the test components and weights prior to the administration of the first test part. Eligibility List: Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination procedure will be ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to their total examination scores. This list is normally in effect for one year. Classification: When a vacant position is to be filled, the top three reachable ranks from the eligibility list are contacted for employment interviews. The supervisor of the vacant position will interview those candidates and may make a selection from any one of them. Depending on the vacancy, current employees in the same classification who have a transfer request on file, may also be interviewed. New employees must serve a six-month or one-year probationary period, depending on the classification involved. Fingerprint Requirement: California state law requires that all classified employees be fingerprinted. Candidates are responsible for paying the fees. Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination: New employees must furnish proof that within the last 60 days they have had a Mantoux tuberculin skin test. Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the actual examination process. Requests must be made at the time of application. Physical Examination: As a condition of employment, all prospective new hires must receive District approval relating to their fitness to work based on a physical examination and laboratory tests, which include a urinalysis. The urinalysis includes a drug screening. These tests must be given by a District-approved physician. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training (AB1432): As a state requirement, all prospective employees of the district are required to complete the Mandated Reported Educators Training course, prior to their start date of employment. The training must also be completed annually thereafter. Veterans Preference: Five additional points of credit are added in entry-level examinations to the final passing score of qualified veterans showing 30 days or more service during time of war (10 points for disabled veterans) upon presentation of proof of veterans' status (Form DD-214). This evidence must be presented during the examination procedure. No credit will be given after this period. Reminder: All current employees are reminded that in order to promote, an application must be filed during the filing period, tests must be taken, and passed. Permanent employees interested in a transfer must file a transfer request form. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice. Applicants should rely only on the official GUSD web site and bulletins for accurate and reliable information. GUSD is not responsible for inaccurate and outdated information appearing on unauthorized web sites or in other publications such as those of employment agencies. Glendale Unified School District

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