Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Encompass; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 56,784 - 76,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Encompass is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for the Child Development Center in Snoqualmie, WA. This full-time, day-shift role collaborates with a supervising SLP to deliver play-based therapies, document progress, and support families.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to help children ages 3–11 reach communication goals through engaging activities and family involvement.

Qualifications

• Washington State SLPA license required or equivalent licensure.
• Pass state and federal background checks required.
• Pediatric experience preferred in early intervention or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Partner with supervising Speech-Language Pathologist to implement engaging treatment plans.
• Support articulation, language, fluency, and social communication goals through play-based activities.
• Document sessions and track progress to adapt strategies as children grow.
• Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team and assist with group sessions.

Skills

Team-work

Background checks clearance

Education

Washington State SLPA license

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Child Development Center - Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $56,784.00 - $76,170.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day

Join Our Playful, Purpose-Driven Team!

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Child Development Center – Snoqualmie, WA

Convenient access off I-90

PSLF eligible

$56,784 – $76,170/year* ($27.30 - $36.63/hr), depending on experience & hours

*52-week equivalent; Encompass operates 51 weeks/year.

Full-time | Day Shift | 40 hrs/week | Benefits-packed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Encompass, we believe kids grow best when surrounded by joy, curiosity and community. As an SLPA, you’ll join a fun-loving, multidisciplinary team of Speech Therapists, OTs, Mental Health Therapists and other child-focused pros who thrive on collaboration. Together, we create playful, engaging and meaningful therapy opportunities for kids ages 3–11.

Think: storytelling with a purpose, play-based articulation games, group sessions full of laughter, and heartfelt teamwork with families, because communication is connection.

Perks That Spark

• Flexible, family-friendly scheduling (we get it, you have a life too!)
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Medical
  • Dental & vision
  • Company-paid life, LTD, EAP, & wellness programs
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match (because future-you matters)
• Paid time off you’ll actually use:
  • Vacation & sick leave
  • 11 holidays + a bonus week of PTO
• A beautiful child development center nestled in the Snoqualmie Valley

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to bring engaging treatment plans to life
• Supporting kids with articulation, language, fluency and social communication goals through play-based activities
• Helping families understand and support their child’s communication journey
• Documenting sessions, tracking progress and adapting strategies as kids grow
• Collaborating daily with your awesome multidisciplinary team
• Assisting with group therapy sessions, social groups and classroom carryover
• Engaging in floor time, sensory play, movement and LOTS of expressive fun!

QualificationsWho We’re Looking For

Required:

• Washington State SLPA license
• Team-player mindset (we’re all in this together!)
• Able to pass state + federal background checks

Extra Awesome If You:

• Have pediatric experience (especially in early intervention or school-age)
• Are bilingual (English/Spanish = big plus!)
• Love turning goals into games, crafts, and stories

What It Takes Physically

This is an active, hands-on role. Be ready to sit on the floor, crawl, squat, lift up to 50 lbs and fully participate in a child’s world of movement, play, and imagination.

About Encompass

For over 50 years, Encompass has been a trusted nonprofit partner for families across the Snoqualmie Valley & Issaquah communities.

We’re committed to inclusion, equity, and accessibility, ensuring every child and family feels supported and welcomed.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping kids find their voice, love working with families and want to be part of a supportive, innovative team—this role is for you!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job.

Encompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational and therapeutic services to all children in our communities.

Encompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non job related medical condition or handicap.