Speech Language Pathologist (School based)

The Speech Language Pathologist will work alongside OTs, PTs, and other SLPs in a collaborative environment. ACCEL's student population consists of AAC users and students with a variety of developmental disabilities in K-12+ educational settings.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
• Provide consultative and direct speech and language therapy services.
• Evaluate and write evaluation reports for students receiving services.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans and instructional programs.
• Responsible for programming augmentative communication devices and monitors maintenance requirements for those devices.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) meetings when appropriate.
• Participate in the individual education planning, collaborating with teachers as appropriate for each student to receive speech / language therapy.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic and educational programs.
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student's progress, documenting progress with the same frequency as for all ACCEL students.
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents / caregivers and inform them of the student's progress.
• Submit all reports within designated time frames.
• Maintain an accurate record keeping system.
• Maintain attendance and hourly contact records for Medicaid.
• Submit Medicaid billing as directed.
• Comply with ACCEL policies.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs related duties, special assignments and projects as required by the Therapy Supervisor.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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.

All personnel hired by ACCEL shall be fingerprinted as a condition of employment, except for certified personnel who, as a condition of certification are required to have a valid fingerprint clearance card. All other personnel shall obtain a state level fingerprint background check.

• Minimum Qualifications :
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate and Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License.
• Obtain an AHCCCS number for submission of Medicaid billing. Current NPI number and AHCCS ID will be needed.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• AZ Hearing Screening Certificate, preferred.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s) :

• Do you have a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology certification?

Education :

• Master's (Required)

License / Certification :

• Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location : In person