Speech Language Pathologist

Cross Country Education; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support a middle school caseload in Tempe, AZ for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, starting October 13, 2026, with pay of $60–65+ per hour (W-2).

You will conduct evaluations, develop and implement IEPs, collaborate with educators and families, and provide direct therapy while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Arizona Department of Health Services State Speech Language Pathology License required.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language evaluations for referred students.
• Interpret assessment results and provide recommendations and reports.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs for students eligible for special education.
• Participate in special education meetings and parent/teacher conferences.
• Provide classroom consultation to teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Serve as a case manager for designated special education students.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MET) meetings.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy services.
• Review and maintain speech-language-related paperwork.
• Attend monthly speech-language meetings.
• Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations.
• Participate in in-service activities related to speech and language therapy.
• Register as a Medicaid provider and maintain required Medicaid records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Middle School Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Cross Country Education is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support a middle school caseload in Tempe, AZ for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Location: Tempe, AZ 85281
• Caseload: TBD
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• End Date: May 26, 2027
• Pay: $60–65+/hr based on experience (W-2)
• Openings: 1
• $60–65+/hr based on experience (W-2)
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits that are with you year round
• 401(k) with employer match

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language evaluations for referred students
• Interpret assessment results and provide appropriate recommendations and reports
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs for students eligible for special education
• Participate in special education meetings and parent/teacher conferences
• Provide classroom consultation to teachers, administrators, and parents
• Serve as a case manager for designated special education students
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MET) meetings
• Provide direct speech and language therapy services
• Review and maintain speech-language-related paperwork
• Attend monthly speech-language meetings
• Validate outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations
• Participate in in-service activities related to speech and language therapy
• Register as a Medicaid provider and maintain required Medicaid records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Arizona Department of Health Services State Speech Language Pathology License required
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to assess student needs and develop appropriate treatment and educational recommendations

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to work directly with middle school students in a collaborative educational environment while providing evaluation, therapy, consultation, and IEP support. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on helping students access and succeed in their educational programs.

Cross Country Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Cross Country Education is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.