Local Contract School Services - Speech Language Pathologist

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Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Tempe, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
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• Discipline: School Services
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• Start Date: 07/16/2026
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• Duration: 45 weeks
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• 35.5 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours
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• Employment Type: Local Contract
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Empower students to communicate with confidence and achieve their fullest potential! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to serve elementary-aged students and collaborate with educators and families to foster communication, academic growth, and student success in Tempe, AZ during the 2026–2027 school year.
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Position Overview:

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• Conduct speech and language evaluations, interpret assessment results, and develop individualized recommendations to support student success.
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• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and provide speech-language therapy services to students with communication needs.
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• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress and participation in educational settings.
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• Maintain accurate documentation, compliance records, and service-related reports in accordance with state and district requirements.
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Qualifications: 

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• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
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• Valid Arizona Dept. of Health Speech-Language Pathology License and Standard Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate
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• Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
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• School-based experience conducting evaluations, developing IEPs, and providing speech-language therapy services (Preferred)
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Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

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• Top Compensation: Earn $58.40 - $60.90 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
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• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
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• Work-Life Balance: Secure a consistent 37.5 hour work week (Mon-Fri) throughout the academic year, including paid sick leave.
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Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: www.crosscountry.com/education 

\n Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

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