Local Contract School Services - Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Cross Country Education
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Tempe, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist - Discipline: School Services - Duration: 19 weeks - 37.5 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Local Contract Join a supportive team where your skills shine! Cross Country Education is hiring dedicated Speech Language Pathologists to bring their expertise to a supportive educational environment in the Tempe, AZ area. We have full-time and part-time opportunities available to redefine student success for the '25-'26 school year! Position Overview: - Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations of referred K-5 students, accurately interpreting results and writing appropriate reports and recommendations for parents and school staff. - Lead the full cycle of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) management for a designated caseload, including developing, implementing, and monitoring goals to ensure student progress and compliance with special education regulations and Medicaid documentation standards. - Deliver direct speech and language therapy to K-5 students while actively participating on the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and advising school staff and families on effective strategies for supporting student goals. Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Valid Arizona Department of Education Speech Language Pathologist Certification (Required) - Arizona Department of Health Services State Speech Language Pathology License (Required) Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? - Top Compensation: Earn $49.60 - $55.50 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 your long-term financial goals. - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent full-time schedule with 37.5 hours per week, plus paid sick leave. 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. About Cross Country Education Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. /n We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.

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