Speech Language Pathologist *Up to $60/hr

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist providing services to school-aged children in Tucson, Arizona. This 36-week contract offers competitive hourly rates and a range of benefits. The role supports students with IEPs, manages a large caseload, and collaborates with educators and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop treatment plans, interventions, and educational materials to meet student objectives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide speech and language services to students with IEPs, managing caseloads that may reach up to 70 students.
• Supervise SLPAs in classroom settings when applicable, supporting implementation of speech and language goals.
• Write and attend MET and IEP meetings as the SLP service coordinator.
• Evaluate students' speech and language skills and implement communication goals on IEPs.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and other professionals, making recommendations and referrals.
• Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions.
• Support staff and students with augmentative communication devices and classroom curriculum related to language acquisition.
• Communicate proactively with students and families, maintain paperwork compliance, and participate in ongoing staff training.
• Ensure accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals, including Medicaid billing.

Qualifications:

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license and relevant degree or equivalency.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with school-aged children, including developing treatment plans and evaluating students.
• Experience with IEPs, MET meetings, and classroom integration models.
• Ability to manage caseloads up to 70 students.
• Familiarity with augmentative communication devices.
• Strong communication skills, proactive attitude, and reliable attendance.

Benefits:

• Premium pay: weekly direct deposit with rates 13% above market average.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after start date, continuing between assignments, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave.
• Health benefits maintained through winter/summer break: coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons.
• Investment in growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license and CEU reimbursements.
• Lifestyle support: paid housing or stipends, travel/mileage reimbursements (pet-friendly!), guaranteed hours and cancellation protection, nationwide opportunities.
• Streamlined compliance and flexibility: reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses and certifications, user-friendly portal for onboarding (average 14 days), customized shifts, rapid interviews (average 38 hours).