Speech Language Pathologist

School Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP or CF-SLP) Phoenix & Tucson Metro Areas

We offer you $90,000/school year ($62.50/hour), year-round salary with 16 weeks off, 5 days PTO (paid out if unused), and 100% paid insurance premiums benefits to you, plus appreciation gifts, bonus trips, and substantial raises each year.

STARS is the largest school contract agency in AZ that has been around for over 25 years. We are a therapy led team with owners being an SLP, 2 OTs, & a School Psychologists. We have been in your shoes working in the schools with the mission to support you & treat you like a STAR!

Salary 2026-2027 School Year:

Speech-Language Pathologist Bilingual: $92,000 ($63.89/hour)

Speech-Language Pathologist: $90,000 ($62.50/hour)

*Bilingual = English & Spanish

Benefits: We often hear, “I almost didn’t apply, it seemed too good to be true!”

• Genuine appreciation and support, open communication, & a team of advocates for you
• Year-round salary with your 16 vacation weeks
• Annual substantial raises each year
• Matched STARS SLP CF Supervisor for your CFY
• Additional SLP mentors and support as needed
• 100% of Premiums Paid for your Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, nothing comes out of your paycheck for insurance premiums
• $50,000 Life /AD&D insurance policy
• $1,000/year for Continuing Education Money to use on CEUs around the country including airfare & accommodations- have a fun trip on STARS!
• Paid Sick Time and Paid Time Off, up to 40 hours/year. Paid out in a separate check if not used.
• FREE Evaluation tools and treatment supplies
• 401K that you can contribute up to $23,500/year
• 125 Flexible Spending Account- Fixed Childcare & Medical care costs that are non-taxed
• STARS pays your ASHA Dues (American Speech and Hearing Association)
• STARS pays your ArSHA Dues (Arizona Speech and Hearing Association)
• STARS pays all Licensing Fees
• STARS pays for IVP Fingerprint Card
• Bonus Spanish immersion trip in Tlaquepaque, Mexico living with a local host family with Spanish classes during the day, & local excursions to the Jose Cuervo Tequila factory, Mexican pyramids, & Lucha Libre with other STARS employees
• Bonus trips every 5 years to an island or trip of your choice!
• Formal Holiday Party at a Scottsdale Golf Club with open bar & buffet, DJ, and professional entertainment
• Summer Picnic at a Phoenix Resort for you & your family with blackjack casino tables, petting zoo, caricaturists, magician, mousses, and water park, open bar/buffet, raffle to win iPad, big screen TVs, rooms at the resort for the night, & more!
• Company newsletters that offers FREE quarterly dinner CEU meetings to obtain 2.0 CEU hours towards your license, including open buffet dinner with national/local speakers & holiday giveaways
• $500 referral bonus
• Moving from out of state- money advancements
• Birthday gifts and other appreciation throughout the year mailed to your home

YOU WILL FEEL LIKE A STAR!!!

Requirements:

AZ Speech Pathologist License (Arizona Department of Health Services)

AZ Speech Pathologist Certification (Arizona Department of Education)

IVP Fingerprint card (AZ Department of Public Safety)

We will show you how to get these and reimburse you the cost if you do not have them.

Additional Salary Info:

STARS provides Yearly Raises. Pay is spread over the calendar year so you will receive pay and benefits year round. Summer and schools breaks are time off for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy services to students in the school setting.
• Conduct assessments to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work with the Special Education team, including parents, teachers, and other professionals.
  -Maintain accurate and up to date paperwork.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person