Sy - Speech And Language Pathologist; Slp

Position Type: Certified-Non Teacher/ TEACHER, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Location: CEE- ESS

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) – Responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, helping them access the general education curriculum.

• Participate in intake meetings and review paperwork to identify students who qualify for Speech and Language Services.
• Screen and evaluate students, share results with parents and educational staff, and participate in the eligibility determination process during Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students who qualify for services.
• Provide case‑management duties for students with Speech‑Language Impairment only.
• Supervise and collaborate with Speech and Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) and interns as requested.
• Consult with school staff, demonstrating techniques and working with teams to facilitate interventions and skill generalization.
• Schedule students and provide direct therapeutic services related to speech, language, communication, swallowing disorders, and behavioral management strategies to enhance learning.
• Provide information, support, and counseling to parents about therapy plans and progress.
• Maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrators and school staff.
• Maintain and submit required records, including student progress notes.
• Participate in Speech Pathology Collaborative team meetings and other district meetings.
• Engage in professional growth activities or workshops to maintain state and national certification.
• Communicate with community agencies that provide Speech‑Language Pathology Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Hold a master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Prior experience working with youth in a school setting and knowledge of IEP development.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Current license to practice speech therapy in the State of Arizona.
• Current Speech and Language Pathologist‑Certificate of Clinical Competency (SLP‑CCC) license from the Arizona Department of Education and Health Services.
• Certification by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.
• Arizona VICP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, city, and district statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to learn special methods and procedures specific to working with high‑school‑aged students.
• Understand physical access, participation, posture, movement skills, mobility, assessment, and maintenance of physical health, as well as transition to postsecondary living and assistive technology.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co‑workers, vendors, students, parents, and the general public.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, city, and district statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to learn special methods and procedures for high‑school‑aged students.
• Understanding of physical access and participation requirements.
• Effective communication and collaboration with staff, parents, and community agencies.
• Proficiency with computer software and data entry.
• Independent work with limited supervision.

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System
• Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits
• Education Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)
• Paid Winter and Spring Breaks

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.