Speech Language Pathologist

The Wilson School District is looking for a certified Speech Language Pathologist for the upcoming  school year. College graduates and Interns are always encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive hiring salary.

Our hiring salary is $50,117.59 to $60,117.59 per year based on experience.
Other possible payment (if eligible) $3,000 for National Board-Certified Teacher.

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the Speech and Language Pathologist, you help ensure students have access to high quality education by providing Speech and Language therapy services to students with speech and language handicaps.

• Screening of all Kindergartners and new enrollees.
• Perform speech and language evaluations in English and/or Spanish (with/without interpreter) to distinguish between developmental delay and second language acquisition.
• Write diagnostic reports concerning results of assessment, prognosis for therapy and treatment recommendations.
• Contribute information concerning student at Child Study and/or Multidisciplinary Conferences.
• Develop individual educational plan and administer treatment according to plan specifications.
• Coordinate efforts and encourage communication with other staff involved with the child, e.g., classroom teacher, learning disabilities, occupational therapy, art, music, etc.
• Be available to parents to discuss progress or problems through home visits, parent conferences, phone calls, etc.
• Conduct a Communications Enrichment program for those qualifying Special Education students.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing.
• Arizona certification in speech and language therapy.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing with credit in Speech/Language practicum.
• Arizona certification in speech and language therapy.
• Prefer hearing screenings and passion for preschool aged children.

• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
• Is self-directed and works without direct supervision.

• Maintaining accurate, efficient record keeping processes
• Written and verbal communication

• Adapt to changing technology and utilize available tools and resources.
• Promote a harmonious working environment.

The drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers.

Effectively conveys information. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Ensures that information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

The ability to adapt one’s approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics

The drive and actions to do more than is expected or required to accomplish a challenging task

A belief that all students, regardless of circumstances, can learn at levels higher than their current achievement indicates.

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society.

Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student’s intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life.

We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in…