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Speech & Language Pathology Assistant
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathology Assistant assists licensed speech language pathologists in treating people with speech and language or other communication disorders or swallowing disorders. Assists with screening and helps patients with therapy activities. Works with adults or children and helps to treat a variety of speech disorders or communication problems created by stroke or injury.
$56,368 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Speech & Language Pathology Assistant at Taft City Elementary School District Print Application Deadline 8/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/29/2026 Contact Chelsey Voliva 6617631521 101002 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $25.33 - $30.79 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Salary range paid in five steps. Length of Work Year 8 hours per day; 180 work days/10 months per year Employment Type Full Time Benefits Benefits offered for employee and qualifying dependents Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision of a credentialed Speech & Language Pathologist, assists in a variety of speech therapy related activities; to assist in speech therapy services to children with speech and language disabilities; to perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for Speech & Language Pathologist, to do other related work as required. This position serves students in Taft, CA. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
- Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Training or coursework in Communicative Disorders, speech therapy, child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field, preferred. Bilingual also preferred.
- Registration with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Experience:
- Three years of comparable work experience working with children of various age levels requiring specialized learning environment.
- Field work experience (paid or voluntary), which involves learning the job responsibilities and workplace behaviors of the Assistant to the Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Copy of SLPA certification Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction (or letter of interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters written within last three (3) years) Resume Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
- Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Training or coursework in Communicative Disorders, speech therapy, child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or a closely related field, preferred. Bilingual also preferred.
- Registration with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Experience:
- Three years of comparable work experience working with children of various age levels requiring specialized learning environment.
- Field work experience (paid or voluntary), which involves learning the job responsibilities and workplace behaviors of the Assistant to the Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Copy of SLPA certification Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction (or letter of interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters written within last three (3) years) Resume Comments and Other Information "Taft City School District is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.