Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with an excellent school district in Maricopa County, AZ, to find a Speech Language Pathologist for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year.

A school Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a specialist who works with students to support their communication, language, and social skills, ensuring they can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Their role involves a mix of assessment, intervention, and collaboration within the school setting.

Position Details:

• Position: Speech Language Pathologist
• Location: Maricopa County, AZ
• Expected Start Date: 3/1/26
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, follows district school schedule
• Hours: Full or part-time

Responsibilities:

• Assist and guide teachers and staff in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech impairments.
• Be respectful and open to the cultural differences of all families.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of children who are referred to the program.
• Assist with hearing screening as needed.
• Provide appropriate annual goals and benchmarks for each eligible child’s IEP.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff members to implement needed services into the child’s daily activities.
• Maintain current records on each qualifying child in the program.
• Maintain lists of referred, screened, and eligible students.
• Conduct parent-staff conferences to explain relevant individual evaluative findings and provide recommendations to parents and service providers.
• Provide professional consultation and advice on all matters related to speech and language deficits and the means by which correction or rehabilitation may occur.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Provide parent trainings concerning current speech and language issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications:

• ADE PreK–12 Certificate: Must hold a Professional Non-Teaching Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology (PreK–12) issued by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
• State License: Must hold a valid Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).
• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.