Speech Language Pathologist -Anticipated 2026-2027 School Year

J.O. Combs Unified School District; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley, AZ seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide direct therapy to students, assess needs, and develop IEPs. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) on a 10-month calendar with a 200-day schedule.

Qualified candidates have a Master's in Speech Language Pathology, current AZ licensure, and CCC preferred, with ability to travel between campuses. The district offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from AZ Department of Education preferred.
• Current state license to practice speech therapy in Arizona.
• Working knowledge of IEP development.
• Knowledge of AZ statute and IDEA guidelines for speech services.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
• Develop annual IEPs and complete 3-year re-evaluations.
• Develop daily speech services schedule.
• Plan and provide individualized and group therapy aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom activities for language skills.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal and wrtng

IEP development knowledge

Ability to travel between locations

Clear writing and speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

Arizona State license to practice speech therapy

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) preferred

Job description

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): Certified Salary Schedule /$65,630. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education

Why Work for Us

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

About the Role

The Speech Language Pathologist plans and provides direct therapy services to eliminate or reduce delays or impairments in articulation and receptive and/or expressive language that interfere with student's ability to receive full benefit from their academic instruction.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District.
• Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services.
• Develop annual IEPs and complete 3-year re-evaluations.
• Develop daily speech services schedule.
• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students.
• Select appropriate materials, equipment, and supplies for therapy.
• Serve as a team member at a student's IEP meeting
• Provides professional advice and consultation to staff related to communication needs and services in the schools for the response to intervention process.
• Act as case manager for speech language only special education students
• Documents students' progress towards meeting IEP goals and objectives
• Communicate effectively with parents, teachers and principal.
• Register with and complete RMTS and MIPS billing
• Maintains records as required by law, school district policies and administrative regulations.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, staff meetings and other opportunities
• Attend monthly speech language meetings.
• May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining assistive devices
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designee.

What You Need

• Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the AZ Dept. of Education preferred
• Current state license to practice speech therapy in the state of Arizona
• Working knowledge of IEP development
• Knowledge of speech and language strategies required to reduce or eliminate communication delays in students PK-secondary
• Knowledge of AZ statute and IDEA guidelines for the delivery of speech and language services
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to establishing rapport with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain all timelines in relation to state statute and IDEA regulations
• Ability to draft goals and present levels of performance for SLP review
• Ability to implement instructional strategies based on SLP assessments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration and the community
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly require to move about the classroom and campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee have to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Duties may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-987-5300.