School Speech Language Pathologist - Foundations Educational Solutions

Who We Are: Welcome to Foundations, a distinguished member of the Point Quest Group. Established by therapists with a passion for educational excellence, Foundations stands as a trusted resource within Arizona's school districts. Our mission is clear: to forge enduring partnerships with educational institutions by seamlessly connecting them with rigorously vetted, certified therapy providers. Grounded in evidence-based practices, our dedicated team caters to the diverse needs of students while ensuring districts remain compliant with regulatory standards. We are driven by the belief that every student deserves access to top-tier support, fostering an environment conducive to growth and learning. If you share our commitment to empowering students and communities, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dynamic team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Let's shape the future of education together.

Purpose of the Position: To assess students' speech language development skills (e.g. receptive/expressive language skills, speech production skills, social language skills development, etc.) and interpret results for the purpose of determining in their need for special education services. To help students meet their goals related to speech language development.

Job Group Classification: Foundations (a member of Point Quest Group)

Overtime Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $78,000-$82,000 per year

Why Should You Apply?:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
• Mentoring and professional support
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Continuing education credits

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assess students' speech language development skills (e.g. receptive/expressive language skills, speech production skills, social language skills development, etc.) and interpret results for the purpose of determining their need for special education services.
• Develops speech-language therapy programs and provides direct therapy to students in accordance with their individualized plans.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Reviews and maintains speech-language files and related paperwork to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. evaluation reports, individualized treatment plans, student data, billing records, and progress reports) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information to others.
• Presents information about students and/or programs to a variety of audiences including families, colleagues, and outside agencies.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' goals.

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree
• Hold a valid SLP license in the state of Arizona
• Hold a valid Department of Education SLP license in the state of Arizona
• Hold a current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Hold current CPR certification
• Maintain Continuing Education requirements, as per AzDHS (http://azdhs.gov/licensing/special/index.php#speech-hearing-continuing-education)

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest.