SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (2355)

Open Competitive Recruitment Assignments in this classification are 9.25 months per year and 6 hours per day. Position includes district-paid health and welfare benefits for the employee. Minimum Requirements: Current registration and certification by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of application. Incumbents must maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification. Any combination of education, training and/or experience that could likely provide the required desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. A minimum six months experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment is highly desirable. Employment in this classification requires the possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license; use of a personal automobile; and the ability to be insured and maintain vehicle and property damage insurance.

Hiring for this position is on an as-needed basis and could occur at anytime during a school year. There is no regular exam or hiring schedule. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications is conducted periodically. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination will include a technical interview. Interested individuals who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible in order to be included in the next group to be reviewed. Applications older than six months may not be reviewed. Applicants who are qualified and interested in pursuing potential opportunities may re-submit their applications.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel: Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net