Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Salary: $50,117.59 to $60,117.59 per year based on experience. Additional $3,000 for National Board‑Certified Teacher (if eligible).

• Screen all kindergartners and new enrollees.
• Perform speech and language evaluations in English and/or Spanish (with or 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 students at Child Study and/or Multidisciplinary Conferences.
• Develop individual educational plans and administer treatment according to plan specifications.
• Coordinate efforts and encourage communication with other staff involved with the child, including classroom teachers, learning disabilities specialists, occupational therapy, art, and music programs.
• Be available to parents to discuss progress or problems through home visits, parent conferences, phone calls, etc.
• Conduct a Communications Enrichment program for 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.
• Preference for 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 physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach;

the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast‑paced and may occasionally be stressful.

• No‑cost (employee only) District‑paid Alliance Value health plan.
• Delta Dental plan.
• Prescription drug plan.
• Voluntary vision insurance, no‑cost employee life insurance and accidental and death policy for $50,000.
• Additional voluntary life insurance policy at a reduced cost.
• 403(b) and 457(c) Tax Shelter annuities plan.
• Voluntary short‑term disability.
• FLEX spending account for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Enrollment into the Arizona State Retirement System.

Salary/Compensation: $51,118 - $60,118 per year.

Employees must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at (602) 681‑2204 at least 3 days in advance.