Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Hope Learning Academy
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
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Job Description
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant - Springfield, IL
Hourly Range: $25.00 - $30.00
Who We Are
Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming.
Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.
Summary
The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), in collaboration with a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, promotes the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The SLPA is responsible for implementing the identified programs and services planned and directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
What You Will Do
- Provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to residents in individual and group settings, following individual plans of care developed and evaluated by the Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Collect data and write daily treatment notes as specified within each patient’s treatment plan.
- Maintain speech and language therapy equipment in good repair and make adjustments as necessary.
- Promote motivation in treatment through creativity and treat patients with sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Assist therapist with evaluation and record keeping procedures as directed.
What You Will Brings
- Associate degree – Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent
- Holds Illinois license as Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
- Professional and effective communication skills.
- Enhanced understanding of medical/clinical records, consents, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications.
What You Will Get
- Competitive Salary
- Remote Work
- Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short & long term disability.
- 401(k), Profit Share and Match
- Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will implement treatment plans for speech, language, and fluency disorders under the guidance of a licensed therapist. Responsibilities include providing direct instruction to patients, collecting clinical data, and maintaining therapy equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Speech and Language Pathology or an equivalent field. An active Illinois license as a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant is required for this position.
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$62k | Speech-Language Pathology median $78k (middle half $73k–$83k)101 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois | 180 active | 6,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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