Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Kyrene School District
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

*Candidates can apply directly here: * https://tinyurl.com/4vhjbhf9*Employees are Key to Kyrene!*Kyrene School District is one of the top elementary school districts in Arizona. The District is known for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools and state averages on AzMERIT and other academic benchmarks. Kyrene encompasses several Phoenix suburbs, including all of Ahwatukee, parts of Chandler, Tempe, Guadalupe and the Gila River Indian Reservation, and contains 26 schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, two K-8).*Why people choose Kyrene: ** 88% teacher retention rate* Over 130 years of excellence in education* AEF A+ Schools of Excellence* National Blue Ribbon Schools* A-Rated Schools*Benefits: ** HSA Medical Plan* $50,000 Life Insurance* Professional Development* Arizona State Retirement Pension (12%+ employer match)* PAID Sick Leave* Dental & Vision Programs* Short Term Disability* Supplementary Life Insurance* Wellness Programs_Kyrene School District is an equal opportunity employer._*The Speech/Language Pathologist* is responsible, within the professional speech/language pathology scope of practice, for evaluating, diagnosing, and providing direct intervention with students to treat speech, voice, fluency and language disorders and disabilities through collaboration with teachers, parents, and other related service providers.*Duties include: ** Developing speech and language treatment plans* Designing and implementing activities to address treatment plans* Consulting and providing ideas to teachers and parents regarding speech and language development and disorders* Providing direct therapy and instruction to students* Creating and developing original instructional aides which are relevant and enhance the effectiveness of teaching* Developing a variety of teaching and instructional strategies; and* Preparing classroom for instruction*Licensing/Certification Requirements: ** DHS Speech/Language Pathology License* AZ Department of Education Certificate* AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card* Certificate of Clinical Competence may be preferred* AHCCCS number for Medicaid billing within four months of hireJob Type: Full-timePay: $54,600.78 - $83,846.57 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insurance* Wellness programSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Holidays* Monday to Friday* No weekendsWork setting:* In-person* Office* Public school* SchoolWork Location: One location

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