SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Updated to close on July 6, 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 6, 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

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. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire. 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.