School Speech-Language Pathologist

Empower students to communicate with confidence and reach their full potential! Join Cross Country Education as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Tempe, AZ, providing individualized speech and language services that strengthen elementary students’ communication skills and help them thrive in the classroom.

Position Overview

• Conduct speech and language evaluations, interpret assessment results, and develop recommendations to address students’ communication needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for elementary students receiving speech-language services, tracking progress toward individualized goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services, participate in student meetings, and support educational success.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, student records, and required Medicaid documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Arizona Department of Health Services Speech-Language Pathology License
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certification
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Active Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience conducting speech-language assessments, developing IEPs, and providing school-based services preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education? 

• Competitive Pay: Earn $56.00 - $57.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. 
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals. 
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule, along with paid sick leave. This full-time, in-person leave coverage assignment is expected to run through December 2026 or January 2027.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education 

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2