Speech Language Pathologist at Foundations

Speech Language Pathologist

#430 | Posted 01/02/2025

Queen Creed, Arizona, United States

Pay Range

$50.00-$60.00

Why Join Us?

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. Let's shape the future of education together.

• CEU/License Reimbursement & Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• Supportive and collaborative environment

Job Description

***$2500 Placement Bonus***

Speech Language Pathologist Key Responsibilities:

• Assessments & Evaluations: Conduct compliant, formalized and dynamic assessments to determine educational eligibility/level of functioning. Complete observations and evaluations, and manage annual and triennial reviews. Develop and maintain compliant IEPs and participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members to ensure educational benefit.
• Consultation & Instruction: Consult with team members, including families, to maximize generalization of target skill sets. May oversee and support the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), including monitoring supervision hours and promoting ongoing professional development.
• Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of student progress, including therapy notes and assessment data, and use research-based data for monitoring and reporting.
• Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.

Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are delivered or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• Certifications: Department of Education certification (if applicable), and any relevant certifications (e.g., CPR, CPI) as needed.
• Experience: Preferably one year of experience in speech therapy; clinical fellows or RPE candidates are welcome.
• Clearances: DOJ/FBI Livescan background check and TB clearance required. Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Skills: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities; knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs preferred.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Speech Language Pathologist Physical Demands:

• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI 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.