Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027 School Year - Multiple Openings (8219)

Position Type:

Special Education/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted:

3/26/2026

Location:

Special Education

JOB GOAL

Plan and provide direct therapy to students with speech, voice or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with student's ability to derive full benefit from educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completed program in Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders. Bachelor's degree - Master's degree preferred. Current state license to practice speech therapy in the state of Arizona. Working knowledge of IEP development. Must pass a background clearance Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

191 Days; 10 Months

COMPENSATION

Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS

As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO

:

Director of Special Education/Site Administrator HOURS:

40 hours per week and may require longer hours - Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 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 Plans (IEP). Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services. Assist in the selection of materials, equipment and supplies for diagnostics and therapy. Ongoing communication with parents, teacher and principal. Complete all paperwork required by the district. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and local board policy. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible. Serve as an advocate for all children and youth. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 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 functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Notice of Nondiscrimination Queen Creek Unified School District 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. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religi n, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientaci n sexual en la admisi n y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ning n aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus pr cticas de contrataci n. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las pol ticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del T tulo IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Tel fono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Secci n 504/ADA, Director de Educaci n Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Tel fono 480-987-5990.