Speech Language Pathologist

The Wilson School District is looking for a certified Speech Language Pathologist for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. College graduates and Interns are always encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive hiring salary. Our hiring salary is $50,117.59 to $60,117.59 per year based on experience. Other possible payment (if eligible) $3,000 for National Board-Certified Teacher. At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the Speech and Language Pathologist, you help ensure students have access to high quality education by providing Speech and Language therapy services to students with speech and language handicaps. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Screening of all Kindergartners and new enrollees. Perform speech and language evaluations in English and/or Spanish (with/without interpreter) to distinguish between developmental delay and second language acquisition. Write diagnostic reports concerning results of assessment, prognosis for therapy and treatment recommendations. Contribute information concerning student at Child Study and/or Multidisciplinary Conferences. Develop individual educational plan and administer treatment according to plan specifications. Coordinate efforts and encourage communication with other staff involved with the child, e.g., classroom teacher, learning disabilities, occupational therapy, art, music, etc. Be available to parents to discuss progress or problems through home visits, parent conferences, phone calls, etc. Conduct a Communications Enrichment program for those qualifying Special Education students. Minimum Education And/Or Experience Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing. Arizona certification in speech and language therapy. Preffered Education And/Or Experience Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing with credit in Speech/Language practicum. Arizona certification in speech and language therapy. Prefer hearing screenings and passion for preschool aged children. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics. Must have patience working with children. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members. Is self-directed and works without direct supervision. Skilled In Maintaining accurate, efficient record keeping processes Written and verbal communication Ability To Adapt to changing technology and utilize available tools and resources. Promote a harmonious working environment. Core Competencies ACHIEVEMENT The drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers. COMMUNICATION Effectively conveys information. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. TEAM FOCUS Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. ATTENTION TO DETAIL Ensures that information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. FLEXIBILITY The ability to adapt one’s approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics INITIATIVE & PERSISTENCE The drive and actions to do more than is expected or required to accomplish a challenging task BELIEF IN LEARNING POTENTIAL A belief that all students, regardless of circumstances, can learn at levels higher than their current achievement indicates. At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society. Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student’s intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life. We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established as the seventh school district organized in Maricopa County in 1879 and named for Mr. W. J. Wilson, a school board member. The district name was changed in the mid-1930’s to Hawkins School. From Wilson to Hawkins to Ward to Skiff, the District was bought by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and relocated to its current location in the early 1980’s and named Wilson Primary and Wilson Elementary, opening on Martin Luther King Day in 1985. The district boundaries cover an area from Roosevelt Street to the north; the Salt River to the south; 40th Street to the east; and 16th Street to the west. What You’ll Love About Us Our two-school community offers a close-knit feel. We offer job-embedded professional development as well as a variety of career pathways. We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners. NOTICES The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson School District No 7