SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

Assignment

Updated to close on July 2, 2026. Position: There is one (1) position available, five and one-half hours (5.5) per day, nine and one-half (9.5) months a year. The tentative reporting hours vary from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. An eligibility list will be established to hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies. Filing period: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted continuously until July 2, 2026. Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only. Summary of duties: Under the supervision of the Special Education Administrator and the general direction of the credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist, assists in providing educationally related speech therapy services to students with speech-language disorders (e.g., articulation and phonology, language processing, hearing and alternative and augmentative communication) as prescribed by the Individual Educational Program (IEP); performs a variety of instructional activities and clerical duties in support of student case management, and maintains records and documentation on students. Classified salary range: 24.5. Salary range: Speech Language Pathology Assistant: $31.54 - $38.44 Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish): $32.34 - $39.39 Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish): $33.18 - $40.41.

Employment Requirements

Education: An Associate degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance from an accredited college or Board approved SLPA program. Experience: A minimum of 100 hours of SLPA fieldwork experience is required. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile): Proof of education (transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper or diploma); current and valid registration as a Speech-Pathology Language Assistant with the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispenser Board. You may upload your documents to your application (preferred), or email them to Crystal Vahimarae at View email address on click.appcast.io. Call Crystal at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have any questions. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered. License/certification/training requirements: A valid, Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment. Must maintain a current Speech and Language Pathology license throughout employment in this position. Current and valid license for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, issued by the State of California's Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (SLPAB). Work environment: Employees in this classification work primarily inside a classroom environment, in direct contact with students, district staff, and the public, with general guidance from a supervisor, with exposure to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), with high volume of work and frequent interruptions, with changing priorities and short deadlines, and drive an automobile to conduct work. Physical requirements: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 15 lbs., push, pull, stoop and kneel, balance, bend repeatedly, use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; speak clearly, hear normal conversation, and see near and far, use depth perception, see small details, use a computer and telephone.

Examination

Open/promotional with dual certification. The examination may consist of the following: Structured Interview Technical Project.

Supplemental Information

Proof of education: If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations that offer this service, please access the following: RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document. Advanced salary step placement: New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Appointment: Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores, including any veteran's/seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for an interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, and background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. The employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance. In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. Processing fee: New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a money order only, payable to RUSD. Veterans credit: For entry-level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points, and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.

Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Educational Stipend, Retirement

Vacation: Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments. Holidays: For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year. Sick leave: One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District. Health insurance: Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Click below to view the benefits summary: Risk Management - Benefit Information If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Educational stipend: Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend. Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department. Retirement: Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). PEPRA Member (Download PDF reader) - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS) Classic Member (Download PDF reader) - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013. You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking here (Download PDF reader).