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

Competitive Bay Area compensation

Flexible FT/PT schedule

Support from experienced SLPs

Job summary

Building Connections Academy is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join a school-based special education team. You will work under the supervision of a licensed SLP to support communication skills that strengthen learning, relationships, and independence.

You will provide individual and group services, implement treatment activities, and support AAC as directed by the SLP. Collaboration with educators and specialists is essential to help students succeed.

Qualifications

• Meets California education and fieldwork requirements for SLPA registration.
• Current California SLPA registration, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to providing services.
• Experience 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

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

California SLPA registration

Job description

Full-Time or Part-Time

The moment a child finally communicates… everything changes. The frustration fades.

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.

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 compensation based 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.