Speech Pathologist

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Speech Pathologist at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, AZ

Canyon State Academy is located on a scenic 180-acre campus surrounded by Farm student housing for 300 + youth, a Thrift Store, Cafe, Barbershop and Church open to the community incorporating life skills for our students. Along with a fully equipped weight room, football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room & more).

Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What You'll Do

• Identify students needing specialized speech or language services, instruction, curriculum, activities and classes and support them with solutions that enable them to thrive in a learning environment and achieve academic goals.
• Facilitate individual and/or group therapy activities using curriculum-based materials and content and provide progress reports and documentation as needed.
• Supervise support staff as needed and consult with fellow educators regarding accommodations, needs, instructional strategies, necessary equipment and support.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language disorders.
• Create a classroom and learning environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students and allows them to perform at their very best.

Then celebrate them!

• Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
• Explore individual needs and give side-by-side support to discover how each student best learns and develop personalized solutions to each students learning style and abilities.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect.
• Being active in the role when lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required. Participating in events outside of normal hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in the field
• Meeting requirements provided below based on state the position is located:
• AZ: ADHS license and ADE PreK–12 SLP Certification
• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence – SLP

*Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program*

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Speech Pathologist you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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