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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers who file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition leading to lawful permanent residency. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category for SLPAs, though candidates with a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience may qualify under EB-2.
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May Institute is seeking a Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support individualized speech and language services for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists, you’ll help students build meaningful communication skills while collaborating with classroom staff to support progress throughout the school day.
ROLE OVERVIEW
What You’ll Do
- Support assessments and assist with evaluating and reporting on student progress.
- Work individually with students on speech and language goals.
- Facilitate classroom social groups to support communication and interaction.
- Support the use and management of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
- Train direct service staff and provide ongoing guidance on speech and language programs.
- Assist with developing formal and informal speech and language programs.
- Collaborate on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and support implementation.
- Participate in applied research.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
- Current Massachusetts SLPA licensure required.
- Experience working with children and/or adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why May Institute?
- A caseload that supports collaboration: Time for student services, staff training, consultation, and professional development.
- Individualized support: Dedicated time to address each student’s communication needs.
- A flexible consultation model: Services may include individual student support, observing staff-led programs, coaching staff, practicing emerging skills, and assisting with program development, IEP goals, and assessments.
- Communication support throughout the day: Help develop programs that classroom staff can implement within students’ daily routines.
- Data-informed services: Consistent program data makes students’ progress easier to review and supports service planning.
- A collaborative team: Work alongside colleagues who share knowledge and support one another.
- Professional resources: Access training opportunities and speech and language program materials.
BENEFITS
Why Join Us?
- Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 paid holidays and a birthday floating holiday.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional Development: Paid training and certification opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and guidance when you need it.
- Financial Flexibility: Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), long-term and short-term disability coverage options, and voluntary benefits.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
- Retirement Savings: A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.
COMPENSATION
Competitive Pay: $24.03-$26.44
LOCATION
May Center School, Randolph, MA
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INTRODUCTION
May Institute is seeking a Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support individualized speech and language services for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists, you’ll help students build meaningful communication skills while collaborating with classroom staff to support progress throughout the school day.
ROLE OVERVIEW
What You’ll Do
- Support assessments and assist with evaluating and reporting on student progress.
- Work individually with students on speech and language goals.
- Facilitate classroom social groups to support communication and interaction.
- Support the use and management of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
- Train direct service staff and provide ongoing guidance on speech and language programs.
- Assist with developing formal and informal speech and language programs.
- Collaborate on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and support implementation.
- Participate in applied research.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
- Current Massachusetts SLPA licensure required.
- Experience working with children and/or adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why May Institute?
- A caseload that supports collaboration: Time for student services, staff training, consultation, and professional development.
- Individualized support: Dedicated time to address each student’s communication needs.
- A flexible consultation model: Services may include individual student support, observing staff-led programs, coaching staff, practicing emerging skills, and assisting with program development, IEP goals, and assessments.
- Communication support throughout the day: Help develop programs that classroom staff can implement within students’ daily routines.
- Data-informed services: Consistent program data makes students’ progress easier to review and supports service planning.
- A collaborative team: Work alongside colleagues who share knowledge and support one another.
- Professional resources: Access training opportunities and speech and language program materials.
BENEFITS
Why Join Us?
- Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 paid holidays and a birthday floating holiday.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional Development: Paid training and certification opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and guidance when you need it.
- Financial Flexibility: Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), long-term and short-term disability coverage options, and voluntary benefits.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
- Retirement Savings: A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.
COMPENSATION
Competitive Pay: $24.03-$26.44
LOCATION
May Center School, Randolph, MA
Apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Verify your credential equivalency early
Foreign SLP assistant credentials vary significantly by country. Before applying, confirm your training documents align with U.S. state licensure requirements, since PERM labor certification requires the employer to prove your foreign qualifications match the advertised minimum requirements exactly.
Target employers in underserved settings
School districts, rural hospital systems, and pediatric rehabilitation centers sponsor SLPAs at higher rates than urban private practices, partly because recruitment for bilingual or specialized assistants consistently fails the PERM domestic worker test in those markets.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant roles, so you're targeting organizations that have already completed the PERM process rather than guessing at employer willingness.
Understand your EB-2 versus EB-3 category fit
Most SLPA roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive SLPA experience, ask a qualified immigration attorney whether EB-2 is supportable before your employer files.
Ask employers about priority date strategy before accepting
Nationals from India and China face per-country backlogs on EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates. Confirm whether your prospective employer will file your I-140 promptly after PERM approval, since your priority date locks in on the I-140 filing date, not the PERM date.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SLPA roles in your target city so you can negotiate an offer that meets DOL's minimum without triggering a wage-based PERM deficiency.
Green Card Speech-Language Pathology Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Speech-Language Pathology Assistant roles?
Most SLPA positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate SLPA experience, your employer may be able to support an EB-2 petition instead. The employer's immigration attorney makes the final determination based on the specific job requirements and your documented background.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for SLPAs?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker is available. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be approved.
Can I change SLPA employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your place in line. Additionally, an approved I-140 from your original employer generally allows your priority date to carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your queue position even if you move earlier in the process.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for SLPA jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant roles, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already completed the PERM process. This matters because PERM sponsorship requires significant employer commitment, and many healthcare employers sponsor selectively for bilingual candidates or hard-to-fill settings like rural districts and pediatric rehabilitation facilities.
What documents should I gather before a potential employer starts the PERM process?
Collect your foreign academic transcripts along with any official equivalency evaluations, state licensure or certification documents, and a detailed employment history showing dates, duties, and supervision structure for each SLPA role. Your employer's attorney will use these to draft the PERM job description, establish the prevailing wage level with DOL, and document that your qualifications meet but do not exceed the advertised minimum requirements, which is a common audit trigger.