Pays Compensation: $37.00 - $56.00/hour — Speech-Language Pathology Assistant market median is ~$73k (18 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
About the Role
School-based SLPA. $37-$56/hr plus sign-on bonus. In-person, Coachella, CA.
Join Topaz HR as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – School-Based, Sign-On Bonus in Coachella, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $37 - $56/hr.
- Sign-On Bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Excellent clinical support
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Topaz HR as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – School-Based, Sign-On Bonus.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will assist in implementing therapy plans and providing school-based therapy services to students. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, documenting sessions, and supporting the achievement of IEP goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a California State Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Certification. A minimum of one year of experience is required, with preference given to those with experience in a school setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
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).
Position Insights
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