Speech and Language Pathologist SY

Speech and Language Pathologist 26/27 SY

Maricopa Unified School District #20 DISTRICT WIDE - MARICOPA, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,855 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Speech/Language Pathologist

Title:
Speech and Language Pathologist

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Day Contract. Related Service Salary Schedule Salary based on education and experience

SALARY:

Appr oved Certified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services and Principals

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 (i.e. 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 (e.g. 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 include 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…