Speech and Language Pathologist

Title

Speech and Language Pathologist

Exempt (Board-approved Work Calendar)

Approved Certified Compensation Plan

Director of Exceptional Student Services and Principals

The job of "Speech/Language Pathologist" involves assessing students’ speech development level; providing information for program development and student placement; improving students’ performance; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

• Assesses students’ communication skills for the purpose of determining their communication needs and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals to provide requested information, develop plans for services and/or make recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings such as IEP conferences, parent meetings, and in‑services for developing plans or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Instructs students for implementation of goals to remediate speech and language deficits.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluations, observations, progress notes, and contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals to provide written support, develop recommendations, and convey information.
• Provides presentations on topics related to professional expertise to communicate information and gain feedback.
• Researches resources and methods (intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools, community resources) to determine appropriate approach for students’ services.
• Screen students to determine the need for further individualized assessment.
• Assists other personnel as required to support them in completing work activities.
• Participates in meetings (parent conferences, in‑service training, site meetings) to receive and/or provide information and meet credential requirements.

• Apply assessment instruments, interpret test data and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
• Ability to complete case studies and develop IEPs, work independently, be flexible, work under time constraints, and collaborate with staff, parents, students and community.
• Physical abilities: lifting, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to sit for prolonged periods.

• Licensure for Speech Therapy (Arizona Department of Education Certificate).
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Prior job experience preferred.
• Physical capability to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crawl, reach, lift up to 50 lbs, and meet sensory requirements.

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, or employment practices. The District also provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.