Speech Language Pathology Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's speech-language pathology job market spans major health systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, school districts across Los Angeles and San Francisco, and university medical centers at UCLA and UC Davis. With a large multilingual population driving demand for bilingual SLPs, the state offers substantial opportunities for internationally trained clinicians seeking visa sponsorship.
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Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our full time employees and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) participates and collaborates as a member of an educational team, by assisting in providing student speech therapy services to special needs students in accordance with the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. An incumbent works under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in developing and providing services for individual students to improve their academic performance.
About Vacancy:
Location: TBD
Hours/Day: 6 hours/day
Days/Week: 5 days/week
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Must possess a SLPA associate of arts or sciences degree from a program approved by the Board (includes a minimum of 70 hours of fieldwork) or equivalent SLPA degree program (out-of-state training) as approved by the Board (must include a minimum of 70 hours of fieldwork) or bachelor's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Sciences and 70 hours of clinical experience as obtained in a board-approved communicative sciences program or a Board approved SLPA program.
Experience: Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment. Additional Speech-Language Pathology experience may be substituted for all or part of the required AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units on the basis of one (1) year of full-time experience being equal to thirty (30) semester units of college courses in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Sciences or related field.
Special License or Language Skills: Incumbents must provide proof of current registration with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification. Must possess current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certificates from an approved training program.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1) Transcripts showing the completion of at least an Associate of Arts or Sciences degree (can also be a higher degree) from a speech-language pathology assistant program from an accredited college or university (Only transcripts are accepted).
2) Proof of current registration with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
3) Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificates from an approved training program.
4) Resume.
Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed.
DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).
(OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable.
(NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable.
(NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
About the Employer
Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our full time employees and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) participates and collaborates as a member of an educational team, by assisting in providing student speech therapy services to special needs students in accordance with the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. An incumbent works under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in developing and providing services for individual students to improve their academic performance.
About Vacancy:
Location: TBD
Hours/Day: 6 hours/day
Days/Week: 5 days/week
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Must possess a SLPA associate of arts or sciences degree from a program approved by the Board (includes a minimum of 70 hours of fieldwork) or equivalent SLPA degree program (out-of-state training) as approved by the Board (must include a minimum of 70 hours of fieldwork) or bachelor's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Sciences and 70 hours of clinical experience as obtained in a board-approved communicative sciences program or a Board approved SLPA program.
Experience: Six months of experience working with individuals with speech and language disabilities in a structured environment. Additional Speech-Language Pathology experience may be substituted for all or part of the required AA degree or equivalent of sixty (60) semester units on the basis of one (1) year of full-time experience being equal to thirty (30) semester units of college courses in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Sciences or related field.
Special License or Language Skills: Incumbents must provide proof of current registration with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the time of appointment and maintain current registration throughout employment in this classification. Must possess current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certificates from an approved training program.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1) Transcripts showing the completion of at least an Associate of Arts or Sciences degree (can also be a higher degree) from a speech-language pathology assistant program from an accredited college or university (Only transcripts are accepted).
2) Proof of current registration with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
3) Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificates from an approved training program.
4) Resume.
Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed.
DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).
(OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable.
(NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable.
(NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
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Which companies sponsor visas for speech language pathologists in California?
Large health systems including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai have sponsored H-1B visas for speech-language pathologists in California. Major school districts and county offices of education also sponsor SLPs through H-1B and sometimes J-1 pathways. University-affiliated medical centers such as UCSF Medical Center and UC Davis Health are additional sponsors with established immigration processes.
Which visa types are most common for speech language pathology roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for speech-language pathologists in California because the role meets the specialty occupation requirement, typically requiring a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders. The J-1 exchange visitor visa is used at some academic medical centers and teaching hospitals. Internationally trained SLPs from Australia may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican citizens may be eligible for TN status under USMCA.
Which cities in California have the most speech language pathology sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the surrounding metro area consistently generate the highest volume of SLP sponsorship openings, driven by its large hospital networks and one of the largest school district systems in the country. San Francisco and San Jose see strong demand from academic medical centers and technology-sector employee health programs. San Diego and Sacramento also have active hiring, with VA medical centers, regional health systems, and school districts all participating.
How to find speech language pathology visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to identify speech-language pathology openings in California without sifting through positions that won't support international candidates. You can search by role and state to surface current openings at health systems, school districts, and rehabilitation centers across the state that have sponsored SLPs before.
Are there any California-specific considerations for SLPs seeking visa sponsorship?
California requires SLPs to hold a license from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, and employers must account for licensure timelines when sponsoring international candidates. The state's large Spanish-speaking population means bilingual SLPs often attract stronger interest from school districts and healthcare employers. California's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B are also set to reflect the state's higher cost-of-living areas, which employers factor into sponsorship decisions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored speech language pathology jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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