Mathematics Teacher FTE

Position: Mathematics Teacher 1.0 FTE - 2025-2026 School Year
Tolleson Union High School District #214

Speech Language Pathologist

Purpose

The job of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing screening, diagnostic assessment, therapy, and consultation services in 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.

Qualifications

Required:

* Graduate from an ASHA accredited speech pathology/communication disorders program.

* Valid AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

* Experience with high school aged populations.

* Current Arizona Department of Education Speech and Language Pathology certification.

* Current Arizona Department of Health Services License.

* Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

* Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) permitted.

Preferred:

* Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

* Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Essential Functions

* Conducts speech-language screenings using appropriate screening protocols at the request of the Child Study Team (CST) or upon referral by the parent or school team member.

* Participates as a member of the Child Study Team (CST), upon request, and when 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.

* Monitors IEPs for students eligible for speech and language services.

* 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.

* Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills 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…