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Coachella, California

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Speech-Language Pathology AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37 - $56/hour

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Job Description

Position Overview

A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based therapy services is seeking dedicated SLP Assistant clinicians to support and develop students' critical communication skills. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of diverse children and their families, ensuring they receive the assistance they need.

  • Location: Coachella, CA
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Work Setting: In-Person (School-Based)
  • Compensation: $37.00 - $56.00 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Assist Speech Language Pathologists in implementing therapy plans tailored to students' individual needs
  • Provide school-based therapy services as directed by supervising SLPs
  • Monitor and document students' progress during therapy sessions
  • Support students in achieving their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
  • Foster a positive and engaging learning environment for students
  • Communicate effectively with team members, school staff, and families to ensure the best outcomes

Qualifications

  • California State Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Certification (required)
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience
  • Experience working in a school setting (preferred)
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A passion for working with children and helping them succeed

Compensation & Benefits

  • $37.00 - $56.00 per hour (based on experience) + Sign-On Bonus
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Excellent clinical support to help you thrive in your role

About the Employer

A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based therapy services is seeking dedicated clinicians to support students through high-quality in-person and hybrid therapy programs. The organization is committed to helping children develop essential communication skills while partnering with families and educators to promote student success.

EEO Statement

Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please Note

Topaz HR is managing the recruitment process for this opportunity. Additional information about the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. All hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyDocumentationIEP goal supportTherapy plan implementationCollaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$77k–$116kSpeech-Language Pathology median $73k (middle half $67k–$83k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$87k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California611 active6,904 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment662 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Topaz HR

Human Resources Services
West Orange, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent clinical support
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Coachella

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Median resident rent
$1,144/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.