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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (4 Day School Week) 2026-2027, Liberty Elementary School District #25

Arizona Department of Education

  • Liberty, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • $76,705–$83,907 Per Year

Highlights

To provide direct or consultative services to students with identified disabilities related to speech and/or language in order to derive full benefit from the district's educational programs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLiberty, AZ
Salary$76,705–$83,907 Per Year

Description

Position:

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (4 Day School Week) 2026-2027

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

135773

County:

Southwest Maricopa

Posted:

September 22, 2026

Contact Information:

Liberty Elementary School District #25

19871 W Freemont Road

Buckeye, AZ 85326

District Website

Contact:

Erica Avila

Phone: 6234746620

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) (4 Day School Week) 2026-2027

Description: 2026-2027 School Year

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

JOB GOAL

To provide direct or consultative services to students with identified disabilities related to speech and/or language in order to derive full benefit from the district's educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  1. Arizona Standard Speech-Language Certification

  2. MA in Speech/Language Pathology

  3. Certification of Clinical Competence

  4. Arizona Department of Health Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure

  5. Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance

Card

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  1. Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with

suspected and identified speech and language impairments.

  1. Conducts a thorough screening, assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, and

language impairments; interprets results to parents and teachers and writes appropriate

recommendations and reports.

  1. Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs for students eligible for speech and language

services.

  1. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community, as

  2. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual student's

needs and correct existing speech and/or language dysfunction.

  1. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement

therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.

  1. Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate.

  2. Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff

members on topics concerning speech services.

  1. Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other

school provided speech services.

  1. Participates in professional growth activities and keeps abreast of new developments in

the field.

  1. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and

  2. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

  3. Other job related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community members.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad. The

employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds. May be required to travel to perform work functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on the periphery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee regularly works indoors.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Exempt Status

4-day school week

10 months

Sick/Personal Leave

Benefits per Board Policy

Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

SALARY

Per Board Approved

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Special Services

Shift Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $76,705.00 to $83,907.00

Salary Code: Per Year

Position Type: Special Services

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