Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Building Connections Behavioral Health, Inc; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid drive time & mileage

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Building Connections Academy in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support students under licensed SLP supervision. You will help strengthen communication skills within a school-based team including educators and behavior specialists.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, data collection, and supporting AAC and functional communication strategies to improve learning and independence for students.

Qualifications

• Meets California education and fieldwork requirements for SLPA registration.
• Current California SLPA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to providing services.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in special education, autism, developmental disabilities, or a school-based setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with AAC and functional communication strategies preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Required immunizations including MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, and TB clearance within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based speech and language services under the supervision of an SLP.
• Implement treatment activities and communication strategies developed by the supervising SLP.
• Support receptive and expressive language, articulation, social/pragmatic language, functional communication, and other identified goals.
• Support students who use AAC and alternative communication systems as directed by the SLP.
• Collect student performance data and maintain required service documentation.
• Help students generalize communication skills across classroom, social, and school activities.
• Collaborate with SLPs, teachers, behavior specialists, paraprofessionals, and other members of the student’s educational team.
• Participate in IEP and educational team meetings as appropriate, with an SLP present.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Organization

Education

California SLPA registration

Eligibility to obtain registration

Job description

Full-Time or Part-Time

The moment a child finally communicates… everything changes.

The frustration fades.

The confidence appears.

And suddenly the world opens up.

At Building Connections Academy, those moments happen every day, and we’re looking for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) who wants to be part of them.

As part of our school-based special education team, you’ll work alongside a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist, educators, behavior specialists, and support staff to help students build meaningful communication skills throughout their school day.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Meaningful, hands-on work helping students reach their potential.
• Collaborative team with SLPs, educators, behavior specialists, and support staff.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for 30+ hrs/week).
• 401(k), paid sick leave, and referral bonuses.
• Growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Your Role:

You will work directly with students under the direction and supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to support communication skills that strengthen learning, relationships, and independence.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individual, small-group, and classroom-based speech and language services under the supervision of an SLP.
• Implementing treatment activities and communication strategies developed by the supervising SLP.
• Supporting receptive and expressive language, articulation, social/pragmatic language, functional communication, and other identified communication goals.
• Supporting students who use AAC and alternative communication systems as directed by the SLP.
• Collecting student performance data and maintaining required service documentation.
• Helping students generalize communication skills across classroom, social, and school activities.
• Collaborating with SLPs, teachers, behavior specialists, paraprofessionals, and other members of the student’s educational team.
• Participating in IEP and educational team meetings as appropriate, with an SLP present.
• Preparing therapy materials and supporting communication strategies throughout the school environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Meets California education and fieldwork requirements for SLPA registration.
• Current California SLPA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to providing services.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in special education, autism, developmental disabilities, or a school-based setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with AAC and functional communication strategies preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Required immunizations including MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hep B, and TB clearance (within 4 years).

What You’ll Gain:

• Competitive Bay Area compensationbased on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedule options.
• Support from experienced SLPs and special education professionals.
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A workplace where your contribution to student communication truly matters.

Because every student deserves to be heard. And every member of their support team deserves to know their work makes a difference.

Join Building Connections Academy and help students discover the power of communication.