Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:

Certified Student & Teacher Support/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

8/14/2025

Location:

Special Education Department

Date Available:

8/15/25

Closing Date:

9/30/25

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Qualifications

Applicant needs to hold an Arizona Speech and Language Pathologist Certificate issued by the Department of Education or be in the process of receiving one and a Speech Language Pathologist License form the Department of Health Services

Application Procedure: Apply online

Starting Salary without CCC's: $73,730 FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary CCC's: $76,836

Speech Language Pathologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement

The job of Speech Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' communication development level and providing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives as well as providing recommendations for program development.

Essential Functions

• Assesses students' speech language development skills (e.g. receptive/expressive language skills, speech production skills, social language skills development, etc.) and interprets 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 Qualifications

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level B Some learned physical skill is required. Certain coordinated finger, limb, or body movements must be performed in the course of regular work routines. These can usually be learned and competency developed on the job over a relatively short period of time.

Physical Effort - Level 2 Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 2 Interpersonal contacts extend to peers in other work groups, or to clients/customers who speak the language, either within or outside the organization. interactions with higher levels of authority beyond the immediate supervisor must be conducted on an intermittent basis.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level B Work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Changes in the performance environment require occasional upgrading of skills.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 4 Extensive and continuous exposure to hazardous conditions. Dangerous work situations. High likelihood of serious injury or illness if proper precautions are not taken. highly undesirable assignments.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or research; the status of others; and/or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is preferred.

Education: Master's Degree in Counseling or a Licensed Masters in Social Worker (LCSW) or Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)

Certifications/Clearances: Applicants need to hold an Arizona School or Guidance Counselor Certificate or be in the process of receiving one. Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Schedule: SLP

Work Calendar: Psych/SLP/ROTC

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

Attachment(s):

• Speech Language Pathologist.pdf