School Speech Language Pathologist - $56-57 per hour

Cross Country Education; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

40-hour schedule

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for Tempe, Arizona, to support elementary students with speech and language services.

In this 41-week, 40-hours-per-week position, you will conduct evaluations, develop IEPs, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The assignment runs through December 2026 or January 2027, with a competitive hourly pay and weekly payroll.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Arizona Department of Health Services Speech-Language Pathology License.
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certification.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience conducting speech-language assessments, developing IEPs, and providing school-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language evaluations, interpret assessment results, and develop recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs for elementary students receiving speech-language services.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, student records, and Medicaid documentation while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

IEP development

School-based services

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Arizona SLP License

Arizona SDE SLP Certification

ASHA CCC-SLP

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Tempe, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Tempe, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Empower students to communicate with confidence and reach their full potential! Join Cross Country Education as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Tempe, AZ, providing individualized speech and language services that strengthen elementary students’ communication skills and help them thrive in the classroom.

Position Overview
Conduct speech and language evaluations, interpret assessment results, and develop recommendations to address students’ communication needs.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for elementary students receiving speech-language services, tracking progress toward individualized goals.
Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services, participate in student meetings, and support educational success.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, student records, and required Medicaid documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Arizona Department of Health Services Speech-Language Pathology License
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certification
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience conducting speech-language assessments, developing IEPs, and providing school-based services preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $56.00 - $57.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule, along with paid sick leave. This full-time, in-person leave coverage assignment is expected to run through December 2026 or January 2027.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7qw6z0. Posted job title: School Speech-Language Pathologist

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.