School Speech Language Pathologist 24/25 School Year-Surprise, AZ

Foundations, a Member of The Point Quest Group, is looking for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to work in the Dysart Unified School District. Candidates must be certified in the State of AZ.

Who We Are: Foundations was founded by therapists and is an experienced resource, utilized by Arizona school districts, making available highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers. Employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the student’s needs, as well as assist districts to maintain compliance with requirements. We aspire to obtain dedicated and energetic professionals so that we can continue to help all students grow and learn in the educational setting. If this sounds like you too, we'd love to hear from you! Consider joining our team for the 2023-2024 / 2024-2025 School year.

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 to determine in their need for special education services. To help students meet their goals related to speech-language development.

Job Group Classification: Foundations

Overtime Status: Exempt

Salary: $78,000-$82,000 (This is a W-2 position)

Why Should You Apply?:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments.
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree
• Hold a valid SLP/ SLT license in the state of Arizona
• Hold a valid Department of Education SLP/SLT 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.