Job Description:

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 Speech Language Pathologist, the SLPA will be responsible for:

• Implement student communication strategies
• Move students toward progress on IEP goals
• Engage in data-driven instruction and therapy
• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies

Duties: 

• Under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist, the SLPA must implement goals identified on student IEPs related to Speech and Language in the areas of:
• Expressive Language Skills
• Receptive Language Skills
• Support for students with Augmentative Communication Devices
• Support the classroom curriculum as it relates to language acquisition
• Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions
• Deliver services in a classroom integration model
• Coach the classroom staff on the implementation of speech/language therapy goals
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families
• Responsible for paperwork compliance with data collections relating to IEP goals
• Accountability for growth and proficiency on IEP goals
• Participate in annual and ongoing staff training
• Consistent and regular attendance is a key requirement of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate's degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of two years SLPA experience in a school setting preferred
• Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model preferred
•  Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
•  Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
•  Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Associate's Degree in Speech Pathology (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Certified SLPA in the State of Arizona 

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience: $25.00 to $35.00 DOE (16 hours per week)
• Paid sick time
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities
• Up to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred
• Up to $5,000 per year in non-taxable Tuition Reimbursement (based on years of service)
• $500 sign-on bonus ($250 after 30 days, the other $250 after 90 days of employment)