Speech​/Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist – 26/27 SY

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 STUDENT SERVICES - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Phoenix Elementary School District #1

Job : 5711566

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 13, 2025

This is a full-time position with benefits.

Placement range= $66,704.00 to $76,233.00

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing screening, diagnostic assessment, therapy, and consultation services in the area of communication disorders. Responsibilities also include the development of IEPs, IEP goals, report writing, classroom/teacher consultation, staff training, parent education, supervision of speech-language pathologist assistants (SLPA) and participation on school and IEP teams. The Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible to the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist and the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts speech-language screenings using appropriate screening protocols at the request of the Teacher Assistance team (TAT) or upon referral by the parent or school team member.

Participates as a member of the Teacher Assistance Team (TAT), upon request, and when a communication problem is suspected.

Participates as a member of the IEP team, provides input into the review of existing data process and recommends intervention strategies.

Conducts comprehensive speech and language assessments to determine the existence of speech-language impairments, functional communication skills, and communication needs.

Conducts speech-language assessments to assist in determining requirements for assistive technology devices and services, as appropriate.

Creates individual evaluation reports summarizing assessment data, interpretation of results, and recommendations. Creates other reports such as individualized education programs (IEP), progress reports, logs, etc. as needed and required.

Participates in determining eligibility for speech-language services as part of the IEP team and by using established district criteria.

Provides direct therapy for students identified through the evaluation and placement process.

Provides consultation to staff and parents in appropriate student management of communication deficits.

Measures and documents student progress toward goals and objectives using objective measures.

Supervises speech-language pathologist assistants, when assigned, and in accordance with ADHS requirements.

Prepares and submits appropriate logs and documentation for Medicaid reimbursement according to district procedures.

Schedules activities and prepares charts, records, graphs, or other displays of data.

Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.

Attends departmental meetings.

Participates in and provides in-service trainings.

Maintains coordination between general curriculum areas and therapy activities.

Maintains accurate and current student files.

Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: development and implementation of appropriate therapy programs, including selecting appropriate strategies and materials; assessment of the impact of communication disorders on educational performance in the general curriculum as well as functional communication needs;

KNOWLEDGE is required in medical/developmental/pediatric information and indications for speech-language therapy treatment; to understand and appropriately apply the latest research in cognition, brain function and language development relating to speech and language disorders to school age populations; to appropriately evaluate students’ communication skills, grades pre-k-8, interpret test results and implications and to…