- Salary
- $42k – $52k
- Location
- Prince, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Clearance
- Not required
- Source
- Workday
Description
We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
Academies of Math and Science
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Location: Tucson, AZ
Compensation: $42,000 to $52,000 annually, DOE.
Start Date: Immediately
Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is an academically advanced charter school network serving predominantly low-income students. As part of the AMS family, your role as a speech pathologist assistant is to provide speech and language therapy to students with special language needs. Our results and success support our belief that all students can succeed – no matter their background – with the right programs in place, and more importantly, the right people leading the way.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Screen students with language difficulties or delayed development.
- Provide speech and language services in accordance with the student's IEP.
- Prepare lesson plans for students in accordance with their IEPs and in conjunction with the classroom teacher.
- Act as a resource on speech and language issues for the teacher, parents, and administration.
Qualifications & competencies:
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a school setting
- Additional certification for working with students with a speech and/or language disability.
- Must possess a valid Arizona Standard Certification issued by the Department of Education in the area of speech pathology OR Must possess a state license issued by the Arizona Department of Health as a speech and language therapist/pathologist
- Clearance 1 (IVP) Fingerprint Card.
Why work for us?
- Competitive salaries and bonus pay
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (with employer contributions), PTO, and disability and life insurance
- Supportive, collaborative culture with incredible coworkers and leaders
- Comprehensive training, follow-up coaching, PD, and professional learning communities
- Extensive opportunities for career mobility/advancement as our schools and network continue to grow and expand to new areas
- The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to a high-quality education
Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!