Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Salary : $25.82 - $31.42 Hourly

Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Most positions work 6-8 hours / 9-12 months

Job Number : 25-098

Department : Other

Opening Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

To perform speech and language therapy services to students in classrooms and therapy rooms at various school site locations.

SUPERVISION :

Receives general supervision from a member of management team.

Technical guidance is provided by certificated speech therapy staff.

Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Under the direction of a certificated therapist.
• Provides students with therapeutic treatments and assistance.
• Coordinates with teacher, psychologist, parents, and other health care professionals.
• Maintains detailed records and documentation of students' progress.
• Assists certificated staff members with related tasks required in program planning, implementation and operation regarding assigned children.
• Implements individualized programs developed by supervising therapist or certificated staff members.
• Assists assigned students, preschool through 12th grade, with problems related to school achievement as a result of speech, language, and / or hearing disorders.
• Attends various meetings with professionals, parents, and various services providers.
• Uses personal transportation for travel.
• Assist speech pathologist during assessments.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING :

(These are the minimum experience and education / training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination.)

Possession of a valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate of registration.

AND

High school graduation or the equivalent

LICENSE / CERTIFICATES / REGISTRATION : ( At time of appointment and during employment)

Registration by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

A valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Additional Information

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Only online applications are accepted via

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS : Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE : OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION : This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 37. Most positions in this class work 6 hours / 10 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS : Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

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THE EXAMINATION :

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district .

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and / or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and / or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in this classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date : Continuous-subject to close any time.

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE :

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE :

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS :

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation :

POST Intermediate Certification : 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification : 8% to base pay

Associate degree : 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree : 7% to base pay

Master degree : 9% increase to base pay

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