Speech Language Pathologist

Position:

Speech Language Pathologist

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job :

133940

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

May 04, 2026

Contact Information:

Balsz School District

4825 E Roosevelt St

Phoenix, Arizona 85008

District Website

Contact:

Haidee Ruiz

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Job Title:

Speech Language Pathologist

Employment: FLSA Exempt - Student contact days + in-service(s)

Salary:
Auxiliary Salary Schedule

Reports to:

Director of Student Services

Supervises:
No Supervisory Responsibilities

Qualifications:

* Possesses or qualifies for appropriate Arizona Speech/Language Impaired Certificate

* Possesses special area endorsements as required by state and/or federal regulations or district policy and procedures.

Required Skills:

* Demonstrates ability to productively manage groups of students.

* Demonstrates accountability for student growth in all areas consistent with District developed goals.

* Produces evidence of a comprehensive background in child development, instructional strategies, classroom curricular implementation, learning theory and the effective school research.

* Plans, implements and evaluates instructional programs appropriate for areas of assignment and student population.

* Works cooperatively with administration and staff at the building level to best meet the educational needs of the student population.

Essential Functions:

* Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.

* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

* 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.

* Instruct students for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.

* Participates in various meetings (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.

* 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 in speech pathology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.

* Researches resources and methods (e.g. 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.

* Assumes responsibility for providing instruction to students consistent with the District Goals and Objectives.

* Develops procedures for assessing and evaluating student progress on stated objectives.

* Modifies instruction for students not performing appropriately with grade level materials.

* Demonstrates knowledge in subject areas.

* Helps students develop positive self-concepts.

* Supports and implements established District discipline program.

* Becomes aware of and follows the policies and procedures of the school and District.

* Specifies objectives and teaching procedures for the lesson.

* Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small and large groups.

* Maintains an attractive and stimulating learning environment.

* Communicates enthusiasm and demonstrates warmth and friendliness.

* Demonstrates sensitivity to needs and feelings of students.

* Maintains positive and disruptive behavior.

* Works cooperatively with colleagues, administrators and community members.

* Works cooperatively with parents.

* Follows…