Pays $32-$38/hr — Speech-Language Pathology Assistant market median is ~$76k (18 jobs)
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
About the Role
SLPA at nonprofit school for autism and developmental disabilities. Supervised by licensed SLP. San Jose, CA.
Join The Creekside School as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant – School Setting in San Jose, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32 - $38/hour.
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship from experienced SLPs
- Career growth opportunities in special education and speech-language pathology
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Person-centered environment
- Nonprofit employer (PSLF eligible)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join The Creekside School as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant – School Setting.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will implement individualized therapy plans and provide direct services to students under the supervision of a licensed SLP. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation of student progress.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited SLPA program and hold a current California SLPA license or registration. Experience working with children with autism or in special education settings is preferred.
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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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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