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School-Based Speech-Language Pathologis

AZ · On-site

$30.75 - $41.50/hr

Coordinate monthly visits around the school calendar and testing schedule. Required Qualifications * Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. * Current Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist ...

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How much do language testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for language testing in Arizona is $34.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.07 and $45.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is language testing?

Language testing is the process of assessing a person's proficiency or abilities in a particular language. This can include evaluating skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing, often for academic, professional, or immigration purposes. Language tests can be standardized or tailored to specific needs, and are used by schools, employers, and government agencies to measure language competence. The results help determine readiness for study, work, or integration in an environment where the target language is used.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in language testing, and why are they important?

To excel in Language Testing, you need expertise in linguistics, test design, and assessment methodologies, often supported by a degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with testing platforms, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or R), and relevant certifications in language assessment are highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help create fair and effective assessments and facilitate clear reporting of results. These competencies are crucial to ensure the validity, reliability, and impact of language testing in educational or professional contexts.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in language testing roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in language testing often face challenges such as designing fair and unbiased assessments, ensuring the reliability and validity of tests, and keeping up with evolving linguistic standards. Collaboration with psychometricians, educators, and subject matter experts is crucial in addressing these challenges. Regular training, peer reviews, and staying informed about international testing standards also help maintain test quality and effectiveness.

What is the difference between Language Testing vs Language Assessment?

AspectLanguage TestingLanguage Assessment
PurposeMeasures proficiency through standardized testsEvaluates language skills for various purposes, including informal and formative assessments
CredentialsOften requires certification in testing standardsMay involve broader qualifications like language teaching or counseling certifications
Work EnvironmentTesting centers, educational institutions, certification bodiesSchools, language programs, corporate training, research settings
Industry UsageUsed for certification, immigration, academic placementUsed for curriculum development, learner evaluation, and placement

While both roles focus on evaluating language skills, Language Testing primarily involves administering standardized exams to measure proficiency, often for certification or official purposes. Language Assessment encompasses a broader range of evaluation methods, including informal and formative assessments used to guide learning and development.

Infographic showing various Language Testing job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,502 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

26/27 SY Speech and Language Pathologist

Pendergast Elementary School District

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$39 - $52.50/hr

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Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Provide speech and language services to students in a public, grammar school setting, complete assessments and evaluations and supervision of SLPA's. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical/educational services (diagnosis, assessment, planning and treatment).

Supervises: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant/s

Required Qualifications:

  • Arizona Standard Speech and Language Pathologist Certification
  • Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
  • AHCCCS number to submit Medicaid billing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY candidate)
  • Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified

Equipment Used: Speech and language testing materials, augmentative communication devices, computers, computer programs, printer & other materials as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staff
  2. Complete screenings for students who may need speech & language supports
  3. Complete assessments/evaluations using clinical decision making and data from tests performed, determine eligibility for services and make service delivery decisions
  4. Consult with the teachers, school staff & parents as needed
  5. Provide direct treatments and offer intervention strategies to staff for carry-over of the students' speech and language goals and objectives
  6. Collaborate with the speech assistants, speech pathologists, teachers and staff on a daily basis; it is also necessary to collaborate with the staff for implementation and completion of the student's IEP (Individualized Education Program)
  7. Complete required daily documentation and review and co-sign the documentation of the SLPA's
  8. Provide supervision to the SLPA's, as required under AZ licensure and ASHA guidelines
  9. Excellent inter-personal & communication skills
  10. Supervisory/management skills
  11. Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.