Frontline Applicant Tracking - Panama-Buena Vista Union School District

Openings as of 4/27/2025

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant 2024-25

JobID: 3007

Position Type:
  Student Support Services - Licensed


Date Posted:
  2/9/2024


Location:
  Special Services Center


Date Available:
  August 2024


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Summary:
Under the supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in providing educationally related speech and language services to special education students according to each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
• Under the supervision of a speech and language pathologist, provide direct treatment and treatment assistance to students.
• Follow and implement documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising speech and language pathologist.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and during therapy activities as directed by the supervising speech and language pathologist.
• Assist in data collection and document student progress toward meeting established goals and objectives, (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs), and report the information to a supervising speech and language pathologist.
• Assist in maintaining student files and submitting treatment documentation.
• Assist a speech and language pathologist during assessments, including assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties.
• When competent to do so, as determined by the supervising speech and language pathologist, act as an interpreter for non-English-speaking students and their family members.
• Program and provide instruction for students in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Assist with speech and language pathology in-service training and family or community education.
• Other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
 
Note: The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant is NOT authorized to conduct evaluations, interpret data, make changes to an IEP, or perform any task without the express knowledge and approval of the supervising SLP.

Qualifications:
• Abilities:
  • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students, particularly those exhibiting development delays;
  • Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors;
  • Appropriately administer basic first aid;
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form and, depending on the assignment, use manual communication techniques to communicate with the hearing impaired;
  • Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment;
  • Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate speech therapy materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment;
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults;
  • Access community resources to best serve infant/toddler and family needs;
  • Work effectively in unsupervised and uncontrolled environments;
  • Stoop, bend, crawl, lift 50 lbs., and see and hear sufficiently to perform the duties listed above.

Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or GED.
• Have earned an associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program, OR have earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work/clinical experience from a Board-approved program.

Licenses and Certificates:
• Hold a current Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license from the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.

Application Document Requirements:
• Resume
• High School diploma or GED.
• Degree

Salary and Terms of Service:
Salary range (50) $27.73 - $34.10 per hour, eight (8) steps, seven (7) hours per day and five (5) days per week (M-F). Holidays, sick leave and vacation benefits. Prepaid family dental, medical, and vision insurance, prepaid life insurance plan for employee only, prorated according to number of hours worked.


Required Application Procedure:
Apply Online. An online application and all documents supporting the application requirements noted above must accompany your application by the closing date in order to receive consideration for this position.  It shall be the applicant's responsibility to supply copies of all documentation, letters of recommendation etc. or other related materials.

Selection Procedure:
A screening committee will evaluate each application, personal resume, and other letters of reference.  Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants.  If after interviews suitable applicants are not found, the search will continue.  As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the District, your fingerprints will be taken and submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check.  Processing fee will be at applicant’s expense. 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Occupational Therapist

JobID: 3108

Position Type:
  Student Support Services - Licensed


Date Posted:
  6/25/2024


Location:
  Special Services Center


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Summary:
The Occupational Therapist provides educationally related occupational therapy services to identified students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
Persons employed in this position may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below.  This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
• Provide educationally related occupational therapy services to students with special needs to enable them to access the academic program in their educational setting.  
• Conduct educationally related occupational therapy assessments that include student observation, records review, and standardized and non-standardized testing in areas of suspected disability and need.    
• Plan an occupational therapy program to meet student educational goals, and collaborate with staff and families to identify strategies, methods and patterns of instructional support that enhance achievement to provide coordinated services. 
• Write assessment reports for use in determining eligibility, present performance levels, progress, goals, objectives and appropriate interventions. 
• Develop goals and objectives for the Individualized Education Programs.  Maintain and record progress notes in student records or other designated reporting formats; maintain documentation as required to ensure compliance with administrative policies and state and federal laws and regulations.  
• Coordinate the implementation of goals and objectives, and monitor progress towards those goals. Reevaluate students’ individual occupational therapy needs on a regular basis. 
• Plan, develop and provide staff development to Special Education and General Education staff members. 
• Communicate and establish collaborative relationships with families regarding occupational therapy services including home programs to meet the needs of families and students.  
• Serve as a resource for staff on issues related to occupational therapy; provide training in individual or group setting. 
• Act as a liaison between the school district and other agencies as necessary. 
• Review reports from health care providers and coordinate occupational therapy services to meet the needs of students. 
• Perform other duties as required to maintain the integrity of the educationally related occupational therapy program.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • State and Federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to occupational therapy.
  • Fundamental principles and accepted trends in the field of school occupational therapy.
  • Physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns in students.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Principles and practices of supervising, training and providing work direction.
  •  District organization, operations, policies, objectives and goals.
• Abilities:
  • Use a variety of current methods, techniques and practices in occupational therapy.
  • Properly use and care for materials, supplies and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist.
  • Work confidentially with discretion.
  • Complete work with many interruptions.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse range of people.
  • Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
  • Plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and time lines.
  • Travel to other sites and locations.
  • Communicate, understand and follow both oral and written directions effectively.
  • Maintain current knowledge of trends in the assigned field.
  • Demonstrate loyalty and high ethical standards.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Learn new or updated computer systems and/or software programs to apply to current work.
  • Design an effective system of reporting progress and monitoring results.
  • Think outside the box and develop new methods of solutions inspiring others to reach a common goal.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports.
  • Negotiate skillfully in difficult situations and create solutions to promote compromise.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
  • Plan and organize work to meet schedules and times.
  • Communicate using patience and courtesy in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.
  • Actively participate in meeting District goals and outcomes.
  • Apply integrity and trust in all situations.

Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelors Degree.
• Possession of a valid certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.  Must possess and maintain a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License.

Licenses and Certificates:
• Possession of a valid certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.  Must possess and maintain a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License.

Application Requirements:
• Resume
• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelors Degree
• Possession of a valid certification as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. 

Salary and Terms of Service:
Salary range $99,102 - -$120,139 annual, eight (8) steps, 8 hours per day and five (5) days per week (M-F). $2,500.00 /Year stipend for Doctorate Degree. 217 day work year. Holidays, sick leave and vacation benefits. Prepaid family dental, medical, and vision insurance, prepaid life insurance plan for employee only, prorated according to number of hours worked.

Required Application Procedure:
Apply Online. An online application and all documents supporting the application requirements noted above must accompany your application by the closing date in order to receive consideration for this position.  It shall be the applicant's responsibility to supply copies of all documentation, letters of recommendation etc. or other related materials.

Selection Procedure:
A screening committee will evaluate each application, personal resume, and other letters of reference.  Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants.  If after interviews suitable applicants are not found, the search will continue.  As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the District, your fingerprints will be taken and submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check.  Processing fee will be at applicant’s expense.

This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance.   It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.


 
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

JobID: 3146

Position Type:
  Student Support Services - Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)


Date Posted:
  9/16/2024


Location:
  Special Services Center


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Summary:
Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides educationally related occupational therapy services to special education students according to each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 
• Provides educationally-related occupational therapy services to students.
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans developed by the occupational therapist.
• Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and during therapy activities.
• Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory.
• Assists with data collection and the assessment of students’ abilities in sensory integration, motor planning, developmental function, self-care, and fine and visual motor function. 
• Assists Occupational Therapists with the development of treatment goals and intervention plans as part of the student IEP.
• Monitors the use of adaptive equipment and other assistive technology.
• Assists with adapting school and classroom environment, tools, and materials to improve student function and facilitate student access to curricular and instructional activities.
• Assists in maintaining student files and submitting treatment documentation.
• Assists Occupational Therapists during assessments, including assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, administering standardized tests, reporting observations, and performing clerical duties.
• On occasion, may be required to attend student IEP meetings to report findings and recommendations on behalf of an occupational therapist.
• Other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications:
• Abilities:
  • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students, particularly those exhibiting developmental delays.
  • Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Optimize a work schedule that may involve multiple locations.
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
  • A working knowledge of technology including common office productivity software, the internet, and other computer programs.
  • Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment.
  • Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate occupational therapy materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment.
  • Develop and maintain cooperative and confidential relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.

Education and Experience:
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Requires an associate’s or technical degree from an accredited educational program for occupational therapy assistants that includes supervised fieldwork experience.
• Prior experience in the field is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:
• California Driver’s License
• Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)
• Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Application Document Requirements:
• Resume
• High School diploma or GED.
• AA/AS degree, or 48+ semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.

Salary and Terms of Service:
Salary range (66) $37.39 - $45.99 per hour, eight (8) steps, seven (7.5) hours per day and five (5) days per week (M-F), 10 months per year. Holidays, sick leave and vacation benefits. Prepaid family dental, medical, and vision insurance, prepaid life insurance plan for employee only, prorated according to number of hours worked.


Required Application Procedure:
Apply Online. An online application and all documents supporting the application requirements noted above must accompany your application by the closing date in order to receive consideration for this position.  It shall be the applicant's responsibility to supply copies of all documentation, letters of recommendation etc. or other related materials.

Selection Procedure:
A screening committee will evaluate each application, personal resume, and other letters of reference.  Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants.  If after interviews suitable applicants are not found, the search will continue.  As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the District, your fingerprints will be taken and submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check.  Processing fee will be at applicant’s expense. 




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