Certified Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Cartwright School District's motto is "We are Cartwright! We are Growing Together!"

JOB GOAL
To identify and/or diagnose, remediate speech/language disorders that would have an impact on the educational experience of the students in the Cartwright School District.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Current Arizona Certificate to practice as a speech/language pathologist.
• A degree in speech/language pathology from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Master's, CCC's preferred. Bachelors considered.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To screen and/or identify speech/language disorders of referred students.
• To administer and interpret tests relating to articulation, fluency, voice, orofacial, neurological, cognitive and communication disorders.
• To assist in assessing, selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in the use of these systems.
• To plan and implement therapy programs based on assessments and student needs supporting the schools' educational goals.
• To enhance speech/language proficiency and communication effectiveness.
• To confer with teachers, parents and other staff whenever necessary.
• To maintain case records on all referred students.
• Engage in collaboration and provide leadership for speech/language related preventative interventions.
• To keep abreast of new developments in the field of speech/language pathology by seeking out professional learning opportunities.
• Make data driven decisions for all students.
• Supervise speech-language pathologist assistants when necessary.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director/Asst. Director of Special Services.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Monitoring and assisting children with activities.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
REPORTS TO: Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Services
LOCATION: Special Service Department
SUPERVISES: NA
CALENDAR: 10 Month
JOB CATEGORY: Certified
BEGINNING SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule, As approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled