2026-27 Speech Language Pathologist

Laveen Elementary School District • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

Diagnoses and treats students eligible and in need of school-based speech, language therapy due to a speech/language impairment that impedes the student’s ability to access the general curriculum.

Requirements

• Master's degree (M. A. or M. S.).
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Arizona Speech and Language Certification from Arizona Department of Education.
• Speech and Language Pathology License from the Arizona Department Health Services.
• Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to enhance speech and language development in the classroom setting.
• Completes all job duties within required timelines per federal and state law, district policy and procedures.
• Acts as case manager for students whose primary eligibility category is speech language impairment.
• Participates in Child Find activities as appropriate.
• Provides professional development for teachers and support staff.
• Provides accommodations in the classroom including visual aids or supports, or augmentative communication systems.
• Provide speech and language therapy for eligible students.
• Participates in multidisciplinary evaluation teams to identify students in need of special education.
• Participates in team meetings for the development of students’ individualized education programs.
• Completes relevant paperwork within required timelines per federal and state law, district policy and procedures.
• Supervises speech and language therapy assistants as needed.
• Supervises speech language therapists who are completing their Clinical Fellowship, practicum, externship, internship, and/or clinical hours as needed.
• Maintains records and bills Medicaid In Public Schools.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time