Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant
Listed compensation
$50K - $63K
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Job Description
Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants |
May Center for Early Intervention | May Institute Full-Time | Community-Based
The Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) provides progressive, individualized speech and language services that support meaningful communication outcomes for individuals served at our May Center for Early Intervention in Western Massachusetts.
Position Overview
The Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) supports the delivery of individualized, evidence-based communication services that drive meaningful progress for students with autism and developmental disabilities. Reporting to a Speech-Language Pathologist, this role collaborates with Developmental Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Physical Therapists to implement and support speech-language programs across home and community settings. Through a consultative, team-based approach, the SLPA helps ensure consistent, data-informed interventions that enhance student outcomes and independence.
What You’ll Do
- Support the delivery of speech and language services by collaborating with Speech-Language Pathologists to implement individualized communication goals
- Provide direct child and family support through play and social communication activities
- Facilitate and support AAC systems, ensuring effective use across settings
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure consistency in communication programming
- Develop and adapt speech and language programs based on individual child and family needs and ongoing progress
- Contribute to IFSP development, including goal writing, progress monitoring, and reporting
- Utilize data to inform decision-making, supporting adjustments to goals and interventions
What You’ll Bring
- Massachusetts SLPA licensure required
- Experience working with children and families in home and community settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join May Institute
- Competitive Pay: $50k-63K
- Generous Paid Time Off, including your birthday as a holiday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered
- Paid training and certifications to support your career growth
- Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance for your future
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Apply today and join a team that believes in everyone's potential!
Key Responsibilities
The SLPA provides individualized speech and language services for students with autism and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement communication goals and support AAC systems.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts SLPA licensure. Experience working with children and families in community settings and strong communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant at Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant — ranked against 132 active Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in West Springfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $365k≈ 7.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,680/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.