Speech and Language Pathologist SY

Speech and Language Pathologist 26/27 SY

Maricopa Unified School District #20 District-wide – Maricopa, Arizona.

This job is also posted in Maricopa Unified School District #20.

Job : 5450480

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title: Speech and Language Pathologist

Classification: Exempt

Terms of Employment: 190 Day Contract, related service salary schedule salary based on education and experience

Salary: Approved Certified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student Services and Principals

Principal Duties:

• Assesses students’ communication skills (articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their communication needs deficits and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings (IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Prepares documentation (evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment tissues.
• Researches resources and methods (intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ speech and language services.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for further individualized assessment.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Knowledge and

Skills Required:

• Skills to apply assessment instruments, interpret test data and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
• Abilities to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community.
• Significant physical abilities including lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation, and ability to sit for prolonged periods.

Minimum Qualifications: Licensure for Speech Therapy Arizona Department of Education Certificate, Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card, Valid Driver’s License. Prior job experience preferred. Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds).

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

• Title IX Coordinator – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (Phone: , Email: tbeckett)
• Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Director of Exceptional Student Services (Phone: )

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Nathaly Montano, Recruitment Specialist
• District Office, Maricopa, Arizona 85138
• Phone:
• Email: namontano