Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached:
(1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED)
(2) Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology, or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant certificate program
(3) Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License with the State of CA.
(4) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account.

If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.

Comments and Other Information

SUMMARY
Under general direction of a Language, Speech and Hearing Specialist, assists in providing instruction specific to the area of speech and language communication to students identified as having special needs; monitors the use of augmentative communication devices and systems. Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school.
One (1) year of experience providing direct therapy to language/speech impaired individuals in a clinical or educational setting and/or possession of a Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology, or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant certificate program. Additional experience working with children (ages three to twenty-one) is desirable.

Valid Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License issued by the State of California is required.
CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement
The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).

Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.

For questions or complaints, contact:
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer
Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026

ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator
Laura Meusel, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102
ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff
Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264

Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination