Speech Language Pathology Assistant *$6,000 Hiring Bonus!*

Job Opportunity At Aspire Public Schools

We are now accepting applications for current opportunities and for the 25-26 school year in Aspire's Bay Area Schools! If you're considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess related to your certification, credential or license. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance. Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!

The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

ABOUT ASPIRE: Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist or Program Specialist, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant will perform services and consultation with teachers at a school site, provide activities designed to develop language skills and articulation skills, including speech production, vocalization and social pragmatics in students with speech/language disorders. Other duties may include administrative work, meetings, and collaborations with staff and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct speech-language screenings using a variety of screening tools and techniques
• Follow documented therapy plans
• Support the SLP with contacting families to arrange IEP meetings.
• Document student progress in IEP system
• Prepare therapy materials for use in pullout small group setting or in classroom setting
• Adapt or modify instructional materials as determined by student need and abilities for teacher-use in the classroom
• Consult with general ed teachers to co-plan instructional materials or implement strategies
• Track performance data using progress monitoring tools and report progress on IEP goals
• Assist with IEP progress monitoring under the supervision of the SLP.
• Creates and maintains safe, positive environment for students
• Collaborates with members of IEP Team, Special Education team and School site teams
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Additional:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum educational level:

• Associate's Degree and completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
• Registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with the State of California

Experience required:

• 1+ year working with students with special needs in an educational setting
• Valid California Driver's License

Work authorization requirements:

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years).

Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our pay schedule based on years of experience for this position type ranges from $36.00/hour to $68.47/hour. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.