Speech Language Pathologist - 2026-2027 School Year

Speech Language Pathologist - 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 6236

Position Type: Student Support Services (Non Teaching)/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Location: Copper Canyon HS

Closing Date: Until Filled

Additional Information: Show/Hide Tolleson Union High School District #214

Speech Language Pathologist

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
• Masters 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:
• Development and implementation of appropriate therapy programs
• Selection of 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:
• Medical/developmental/pediatric information and indications for speech-language therapy treatment
• Understanding and appropriately applying the latest research in cognition, brain function and language development relating to speech and language disorders to school age populations
• Evaluating students communication skills, grades pre-k-8, interpreting test results and implications, and determining eligibility for services
• Working knowledge of disabilities such as learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism, and motor disorders and how they may impact communication skills
• Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or various position-specific information learned on the job
• ABILITY:
• Scheduling a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
• Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data
• Considering a wide variety of factors when using equipment
• Independently working with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Working with data utilizing defined but different processes
• Operating equipment using a variety of standardized methods
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with specific, job-related data
• Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment and utilizing computer special education records management software system
• Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
• Collecting data and generating reports
• Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines
• Problem solving with equipment is moderate
• Adapting to changing work environment
• Working as part of a team
• Communicating with diverse groups
• Effectively presenting information and responding to questions
• Writing measurable IEP goals that are in alignment with State Standards
• Documenting student progress and responses effectively to demonstrate progress toward IEP goals
• Supervising speech-language pathologist assistants (if eligible)
• Relating to pre-school and school-aged students
• Writing comprehensive reports and general correspondence

Responsibilities:

• Working as a coordinator using standardized practices and/or methods
• Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others
• Tracking budget expenditures
• Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions
• There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services

Working Environment:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing
• The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness
• The employee will regularly work indoors in a controlled environment
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud
• Travel between District campuses and to locations outside the District is required

Reports to: Director of Special Education or Principal

Terms of Employment:

• Ten-months, full time
• Evaluation: Evaluated annually as outlined in Governing Board Policy
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Salary: Initial Placement Salary Schedule for Speech Language Pathologist
• Board Approval: February 6, 2024 (Revised)