Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$30-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Marana, Arizona
- Assignment Duration: Short-Term and Long-Term Assignments
- Services are generally required when school is in session, up to 180 days or less, unless otherwise arranged.
The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess, evaluate, and address students' speech, language, and communication needs. The professional will develop and implement appropriate therapy plans, provide speech-language services, monitor student progress, and support educational communication goals.
The SLP will work closely with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and special education teams. Responsibilities include conducting student evaluations, preparing reports, participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and maintaining appropriate service documentation.
The successful candidate must hold the required Arizona credentials and meet the District's school-based experience and professional certification requirements.
Education / Experience / Skill Requirements
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current Arizona Certificate of Speech and Language Pathology.
Required Arizona Department of Health and Arizona Department of Education certifications, as specified in the RFP.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or equivalent.
K-12 school experience is required. The RFP does not specify a minimum number of years.
Experience conducting speech-language assessments and evaluations.
Experience developing and delivering speech-language therapy plans.
Experience participating in IEP meetings and supporting educational communication goals.
Strong communication, documentation, assessment, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work with students, parents, teachers, and special education teams.
Arizona DPS Class I and II Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP notation is required for professionals working directly with children. Clearance must be available before placement/interview or when requested by the District.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess and address students' communication needs by developing and implementing therapy plans. They will also participate in IEP meetings and maintain detailed service documentation while collaborating with school staff and parents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current Arizona state certifications. Experience in a K-12 school setting and a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 65% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Arizona | 146 active | 6,867 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 65% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,494 in the last 30 days | 1,310 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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