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!