Westminster School District
Speech and Language Assistant (SLPA)
Westminster School District, Westminster, California, us, 92684
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive.
WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience.
The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees.
The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Bilingual Preferred (Spanish and Vietnamese) The current position is a 37.5/week 10 months/year benefits package
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) An Associate Degree in (and/or graduation from) a speech and language pathology assistant certificate program, or be enrolled in and demonstrate substantial progress toward a speech and language pathology assistant program certificate, or substantial progress toward a Bachelors degree in speech and language pathology (which includes the speech and language courses required for a speech and language pathology certificate); and (2) one-hundred (100) hours of field experience supervised by an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. Prior experience working with elementary age children is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
THE POSITION: Under general supervision and daily direction of a certificated Speech and Language Specialist, assists in providing authorized and appropriate speech and language services for students identified as having special needs in the area of speech and language communication; assists with prescribed therapy by working with and tutoring individuals and small groups of students utilizing established lesson plans and specific Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in the area of speech and language communication, including articulation, language, voice and fluency skills; assists in assessment of students, maintaining records, preparing reports and classroom materials; assists in organizing classroom activities.
Certification (Speech and Language Pathology Certificate) Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume
Comments and Other Information
Written and Oral exam notification will be sent thru the edjoin email. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive. Often applicants miss sent emails because spam and junk emails are not checked. THE EXAMINATION: Applicants are required to pass the Basic Skills Test for Instructional Assistants which covers English usage and proficiency, simple arithmetic through elementary algebra, reading comprehension and the ability to assist in instruction.
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive.
WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience.
The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees.
The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Bilingual Preferred (Spanish and Vietnamese) The current position is a 37.5/week 10 months/year benefits package
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) An Associate Degree in (and/or graduation from) a speech and language pathology assistant certificate program, or be enrolled in and demonstrate substantial progress toward a speech and language pathology assistant program certificate, or substantial progress toward a Bachelors degree in speech and language pathology (which includes the speech and language courses required for a speech and language pathology certificate); and (2) one-hundred (100) hours of field experience supervised by an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. Prior experience working with elementary age children is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
THE POSITION: Under general supervision and daily direction of a certificated Speech and Language Specialist, assists in providing authorized and appropriate speech and language services for students identified as having special needs in the area of speech and language communication; assists with prescribed therapy by working with and tutoring individuals and small groups of students utilizing established lesson plans and specific Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in the area of speech and language communication, including articulation, language, voice and fluency skills; assists in assessment of students, maintaining records, preparing reports and classroom materials; assists in organizing classroom activities.
Certification (Speech and Language Pathology Certificate) Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume
Comments and Other Information
Written and Oral exam notification will be sent thru the edjoin email. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive. Often applicants miss sent emails because spam and junk emails are not checked. THE EXAMINATION: Applicants are required to pass the Basic Skills Test for Instructional Assistants which covers English usage and proficiency, simple arithmetic through elementary algebra, reading comprehension and the ability to assist in instruction.