Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (AMS Mesa) 26-27

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!Academies of Math and ScienceSpeech Language Pathologist AssistantLocation: 221 W 6th Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210Compensation: $42,000 to $52,000 annually, DOE.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 settingBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in speech/language pathology.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/pathologistClearance 1 (IVP) Fingerprint Card.Why work for us?Competitive salaries and bonus payFull benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (with employer contributions), PTO, and disability and life insuranceSupportive, collaborative culture with incredible coworkers and leadersComprehensive training, follow-up coaching, PD, and professional learning communitiesExtensive opportunities for career mobility/advancement as our schools and network continue to grow and expand to new areasThe chance to truly make a difference in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to a high-quality education