Speech Language Pathologist/SLPA

Position:

Speech Language Pathologist/SLPA

Type:

Public

Location:

Rural

Job ID:

129085

County:

Graham

Posted:

May 21, 2025

Contact Information:

Safford Unified School District

734 W. 11th St.

Safford, AZ 85546

District Website

Contact:

Renee Davis

Phone: ...

Fax: ...

District Email

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Instructional Services

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To diagnose and treat individuals with communication disorders which interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the District's educational program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a Speech screening program for all kindergarten, first and second grade children (to include all new students as they enter the District).

• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of Speech and Language handicapped children.

• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.

• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language disorders.

• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.

• Provides information, support and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.

• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech and language improvement.

• Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual students receiving therapy or other school-provided speech services.

• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.

• Devises, compiles, maintains all forms, records and files as directed by P.L. 94-142 and Arizona state certification authorities.

• Provides the Principal and student personnel services director with all lists, forms and records required to maintain compliance with District, state and federal regulations.

• Hires staff to include a licensed Speech/Language Therapist, licensed Speech/Language Therapist Assistant and clerical staff.

• Completes obligations to support staff including wages, insurance and travel reimbursement.

• Provides continuing education for Speech/Language Therapists and Speech/Language Assistants.

• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Other:

To be considered for this position, individuals should submit the following:

1. Application

2. Current Resume

3. Transcripts

4. Teaching Certificate

Apply online at apply.saffordusd.com and upload a current resume and an unofficial copy of transcripts.