Speech Language Pathologist -Anticipated 2026-2027 School Year at J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Vly, AZ

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J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr@jocombs.org . About Us J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below. Position: Speech Language Pathologist Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): Certified Salary Schedule /$65,630. Additional credit for related years of service and education. Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week FLSA Status: Exempt Benefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education Why Work for Us You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders You have school breaks and the summer off work We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits About the Role The Speech Language Pathologist plans and provides direct therapy services to eliminate or reduce delays or impairments in articulation and receptive and/or expressive language that interfere with student's ability to receive full benefit from their academic instruction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District. Assess students with speech or language disorders and determine eligibility for services. Develop annual IEPs and complete 3-year re-evaluations. Develop daily speech services schedule. Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Program (IEP). Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students. Select appropriate materials, equipment, and supplies for therapy. Serve as a team member at a student's IEP meeting Provides professional advice and consultation to staff related to communication needs and services in the schools for the response to intervention process. Act as case manager for speech language only special education students Documents students' progress towards meeting IEP goals and objectives Communicate effectively with parents, teachers and principal. Register with and complete RMTS and MIPS billing Maintains records as required by law, school district policies and administrative regulations. Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, staff meetings and other opportunities Attend monthly speech language meetings. May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule. Monitors and assists in maintaining assistive devices Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designee. What You Need Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communic