Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Salary
$74,000 - $98,000 / YEAR
The SLP is responsible for writing and implementing individualized communication goals and providing speech and language services to students with IEPs. This includes evaluating students, collaborating with the MET team, and coaching classroom staff and SLPAs.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. A valid SLP license and experience in a school setting or with ABA are preferred.
AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.
Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Assistant Director of Special Education, the SLP will be responsible for: Implement student engagement strategies that ensure adequate progress toward goals. Write, implement, and progress monitor individualized communication goals for students on your caseload. Engage in data-driven instruction decisions with the entire team. Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies throughout all practices.
Provide Speech and language services to students with IEPs. The number of students varies depending on workload and possible SLPA support. Possible supervision of SLPAs with the implementation of speech and language services in the classroom, depending on caseload numbers. Write and attend IEP meetings as the SLP service coordinator. Evaluate students in the area of speech and language as determined by the MET team. Implement communication goals identified on student IEPs Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions Deliver services in a classroom integration model Coach classroom staff and SLPAs on the implementation of speech/communication goals Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families Responsible for paperwork compliance Accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals Participate in annual and ongoing staff training Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center Competitive pay based on experience (Salary: $74,000 to $98,000 DOE) One location at a professional school setting, no driving to appointments Eligible to participate in benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, and voluntary supplemental life insurance Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program 80 hours of Paid Time off and Paid Federal Holidays Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks 401K participation with a company match Calm Health account access is available for you and up to 5 of your loved ones $3,000 Sign-On bonus (half paid after 30 days, second half paid after 90 days of employment) Up to $5,000 per year in non-taxable Tuition Reimbursement (based on years of service) Up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees Great professional development opportunities Check out the career pathways we offer!
May be required to coach, monitor, and mentor up to 2 Speech-Language Pathology Assistants working with students with disabilities.
Have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology. Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model, is preferred Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills Minimum of two years of SLP experience in a school setting preferred Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card SLP-CCC Preferred
Required: Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Valid Speech-Language Pathology License Master’s Degree or higher
Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.
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