Early Intervention Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Open to PT or FT)
Listed compensation
$35-$50/hr
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Job Description
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Oakland, CA, and surrounding areas
Ascend seeks a California-licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide home-based early intervention services for children ages 0–3 in Oakland, and nearby communities.
Who We're Looking For
An Enthusiastic and Compassionate SLPA With
- A valid California SLPA license and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Experience working with children with special needs, especially in the birth-to-three population (preferred)
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
Why Join Ascend?
We’re a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Our therapists work in various settings, including Early Intervention, Clinic, and Schools.
We empower our therapists with flexibility, support, and professional growth.
Perks & Benefits Include
Competitive hourly pay: $35–$50/hour
Flexible schedule: Set your hours! Afterschool and weekend shifts available.
Robust Benefits Package, Including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid CEUs (in-house and reimbursement)
- Paid licensing and credentialing fees (new and renewals)
- Professional liability insurance
- Wellness incentives
- Laptop, iPad, laminator, and gift card for materials
- Career advancement and leadership pathways
- Employee recognition and referral bonuses
Job Details
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
- Expected Hours: 15–40 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible
- Setting: In-person, in-home early intervention
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and California SLPA license (Required)
- Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Oakland, CA, before starting work
- Prior experience in early intervention is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Provide home-based early intervention speech-language pathology services for children ages 0-3. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care in various settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 10% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$104k | Speech-Language Pathology median $86k (middle half $81k–$92k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 584 active | 6,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% remote · 10% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment629 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,555 in the last 30 days | 1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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