Pays $40k-$58k — Speech-Language Pathology Assistant market median is ~$52k (13 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 SY
About the Role
Full-time SLPA for K-3 autism school. $40k-$58k, sign-on bonus, no nights/weekends. Mesa, AZ.
Join Arizona Autism Charter Schools as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – Sign-On Bonus in Mesa, Arizona.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $40K - $58K
- Signing bonus: $1,000.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- CEU reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Arizona Autism Charter Schools in Mesa, Arizona.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will implement student communication strategies and work towards student progress on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist. Duties include tracking progress, assisting with reports, implementing Applied Behavior Analysis strategies, and delivering services in a classroom integration model.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree or higher in Speech Pathology and be a Certified SLPA in Arizona, along with holding an Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card. Preferred qualifications include experience in a school setting with classroom integration and experience/training in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 SY at Arizona Autism Charter Schools a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,983 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant roles.
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