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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average weekly pay for assistant speech language pathologist government in the United States is $1,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,653.85 and $2,086.54 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Speech Language Pathologist Government vs Speech Language Pathologist?

AspectAssistant Speech Language Pathologist GovernmentSpeech Language Pathologist
CredentialsMaster's degree, certification as an AssistantMaster's degree, state licensure, certification
Work EnvironmentPublic schools, government clinicsHospitals, private clinics, schools
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, public healthHealthcare facilities, private practices
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist in therapy, support caseloadsDiagnose, develop treatment plans, lead therapy sessions

In summary, Assistant Speech Language Pathologists in government roles primarily support therapy under supervision, working in public settings, while Speech Language Pathologists have advanced responsibilities including diagnosis and independent treatment planning across various healthcare environments.

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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Palm Springs, CA โ€ข On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist,the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to,direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts speech and language screenings, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP); provides direct assistance for speech language voice fluency hearing to students under the supervision of the SLP;follows and implements documented Speech Pathology plans or protocols;documents client progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to the SLP;assists the SLP during assessments, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the therapy activities;adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by client needs ; assists in maintaining client records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports; and creates an orderly and clean therapy environment
Education and Experience:
Associate degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program, OR Bachelors degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 100 hours field work/clinical experience from a Board-approved program
Licenses and Certificates:
Current registration as an SLA with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and must maintain current registration throughout employment.
Knowledge of:
  • Speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures;
  • Normal speech, language, and hearing development;
  • Language disorders and rehabilitation;
  • Articulation disorders and rehabilitation;
  • Acquired disorders and rehabilitation;
  • Learning patterns in children;
  • Client behavior management techniques and strategies;
  • Learning problems of children with special education needs;
  • English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and math;
  • Routine recordkeeping.
Ability to:
  • Assist speech and language therapist with implementation of care plans
  • Deal effectively with attitudes and behaviors of clients
  • Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms;
  • Manage and use time effectively;
  • Demonstrate appropriate conduct;
  • Select, prepare, and present materials effectively;
  • Maintain student progress documentation;
  • Use a variety of screening tools and protocols, manage screenings and documentation;
  • Provide effective implementation of therapy objectives;
  • Operate instructional and office equipment;
  • Ability to do simple math in order to compile reports, and maintain records and status reports;
  • Interact successfully with parents, clients, supervisor, employees and community agency representatives;
  • Modify or Differentiate lessons to meet students needs and progress with guidance from SLP;
  • Consult with Supervisor when clients progress is not consistent;
  • Develop and monitor carry over activities with parents in the home;
  • Develop and provide creative, appropriate lessons/materials to ensure progress towards goals;
  • Work with clients individually and in small groups;
  • Biligual (Spanish/English)
Physical Requirements:
Essential duties require, but are not limited to, the following physical abilities:
  • Sit at a desk, table, on low chairs, on the floor or on mats for extended periods of time.
  • See, read and distinguish colors, a computer screen, educational materials, books and other printed matter, with or without vision aids.
  • Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer, and to perform assigned classroom tasks using both hands.
  • Hear and understand speech at normal outdoor levels , and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
  • Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal, outdoors, and on the telephone..
  • Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
  • Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, neat, and timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
License/Certification:
  • SLPA License (Required)
Work Location: In person