Speech Language Pathologist

Accel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL in Arizona is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct and consultative therapy for AAC users in K-12+ educational settings. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–3:30 pm, for a 10-month school year August through May.

Responsibilities include evaluating and writing reports, developing IEPs and instructional programs, programming AAC devices, and collaborating with teachers and MET/IEP teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate and Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License required.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• AHCCCS/Medicaid billing eligibility (NPI number and AHCCS ID needed).
• Background check required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and direct speech and language therapy services.
• Evaluate and write evaluation reports for students receiving services.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and instructional programs.
• Program augmentative communication devices and monitor maintenance requirements.
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers as appropriate.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
• Document progress and submit reports within designated timeframes.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Work Schedule & Paid Breaks

• Full -Time Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
• 10 Month Position (August-May)
• Paid School Breaks! (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring)
• Additionally, we observe federal holidays which often involve three-day weekends

ACCEL's student population consists of AAC users and students with a variety of developmental disabilities in K-12+ educational settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide consultative and direct speech and language therapy services.
• Evaluate and write evaluation reports for students receiving services.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans and instructional programs.
• Responsible for programming augmentative communication devices and monitors maintenance requirements for those devices.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) meetings when appropriate.
• Participate in the individual education planning, collaborating with teachers as appropriate for each student to receive speech/language therapy.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student's progress, documenting progress with the same frequency as for all ACCEL students.
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and inform them of the student's progress.
• Submit all reports within designated time frames.
• Maintain an accurate record keeping system.
• Maintain attendance and hourly contact records for Medicaid.
• Submit Medicaid billing as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate and Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Obtain an AHCCCS number for submission of Medicaid billing. Current NPI number and AHCCS ID will be needed.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a required background check.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Clients may exhibit inappropriate physical behavior which may include hitting, biting, kicking, etc.