Speech Language Pathologist East Valley

Overview

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, it inspires you to bring out the best in others and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we strive to illuminate educators’ talents, light up the minds of our students, and engage positively with our students, parents and communities. Sign-on bonus $10,000*

Speech Language Pathologist: you will provide speech and language therapy services and specialized support that help students improve their communication and learning skills.

• Identify students needing specialized speech or language services, instruction, curriculum, activities and classes and support them with solutions that enable them to thrive in a learning environment and achieve academic goals.
• Facilitate individual and/or group therapy activities using curriculum-based materials and content and provide progress reports and documentation as needed.
• Supervise support staff as needed and consult with fellow educators regarding accommodations, needs, instructional strategies, necessary equipment and support.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language disorders.
• Create a classroom and learning environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students and allows them to perform at their very best.
• Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide students through activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth for primary school success.
• Explore individual needs and give side-by-side support to discover how each student learns and develop personalized solutions to each student’s learning style and abilities.
• Master our proven curriculum as you implement our philosophy of education and guide the learning process toward curriculum goals.
• Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on campus, and in daily life.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect.
• Active in the role when lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required. Participate in events outside of normal hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s or higher degree in the field
• AZ: ADHS license and ADE PreK–12 SLP Certification (based on state)
• The incumbent will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence – SLP

• Remote days must be approved by the principal in advance, are limited to non-student facing work such as report writing and compliance documentation, and must not interfere with testing, IEP meetings, or urgent student needs.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.
• Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Eligibility and terms to be discussed with recruiter.

Education is not a spectator sport. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your best, you’ll experience:

• our colorful school spirit
• a fulfilling career
• a culture of connection
• our spirit of tradition
• the benefits of being the best

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time off. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, and retirement plans (Arizona 401(k) with 6% employer matching; Nevada state retirement PERS; Texas retirement TRS). Promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement are available. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Ignite your career. Apply Today!