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Stepping Stones Therapy
Newport Beach, California

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Full Time - Signing Bonus

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc., a leading pediatric private practice, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients in an outpatient clinic setting. The SLPA supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children with communication, language, articulation, social-pragmatic, and feeding-related needs, while maintaining compliance with state regulations and clinic policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients as outlined in the supervising SLP’s treatment plans

Implement Therapy Activities Targeting

  • Articulation and phonology
  • Receptive and expressive language
  • Pragmatic/social communication
  • Fluency and voice (as appropriate)
  • AAC support and carryover activities (when applicable)
  • Prepare therapy materials and organize session activities in advance
  • Collect objective data during therapy sessions and document progress accurately
  • Maintain daily treatment notes and submit documentation in a timely manner
  • Follow individualized goals, behavior plans, and therapy protocols established by the supervising SLP
  • Collaborate with supervising SLP regarding client progress, challenges, and goal adjustments
  • Communicate professionally with parents/caregivers regarding session activities and carryover strategies (within scope)
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly therapy environment
  • Adhere to HIPAA, FERPA (when applicable), and clinic confidentiality standards
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions as required
  • Supervision & Scope of Practice
  • All services are provided under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

The SLPA Does Not

  • Diagnose disorders
  • Interpret assessment results
  • Develop or modify treatment plans independently

Write Evaluation or Progress Reports

Supervision will follow state and ASHA guidelines, including direct and indirect supervision requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Valid SLPA registration/license (per state requirements)
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience working with pediatric populations preferred
  • Ability to pass background check and TB clearance (as required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a pediatric outpatient or school-based setting
  • Familiarity with play-based therapy and child-led approaches
  • Experience supporting social skills groups or AAC users
  • Strong classroom management and behavior support skills
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow detailed treatment plans with consistency
  • Excellent organization and time-management skills
  • Professional, reliable, and team-oriented
  • Ability to engage children in motivating, age-appropriate activities
  • Comfort working with neurodivergent populations

Work Environment

  • Pediatric outpatient clinic
  • Direct work with children ages preschool through adolescence
  • May include individual therapy sessions and small group therapy

Compensation

$35 - $45 (part-time) Based on Experience

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change based on clinic needs and regulatory requirements.

If you're looking to grow in a supportive, team-oriented environment and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed SLP. Implement treatment plans targeting articulation, language, and social communication while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders and a valid SLPA license. Candidates must have CPR/First Aid certification and the ability to pass background and TB clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyPragmatic CommunicationData CollectionBehavior ManagementInterpersonal Communication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In California, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (671 salary observations; 1,633 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,382 salary observations; 21,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Full Time - Signing Bonus at Stepping Stones Therapy 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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings for work-life

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

  • On-site

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.13M
Typical market rent
$4,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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