Job Description:

$1k Sign-On Bonus and up to $500/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.

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:

• Implementation of student communication strategies
• Moving students toward progress on IEP goals
• Tracking progress towards the goal and assisting with the completion of progress reports
• Engaging in data-driven instruction and therapy
• Implementing 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 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
• Provide training for new SLPAs under the guidance and supervision of the SLP
• Conduct no less than 2 professional development sessions per year on sensory under the guidance and supervision of the SLP
• Provide opportunities for shadowing, coaching, and modeling throughout the year for Tier 3 SLPAs that require additional support with guidance and supervision from the SLP
• Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.
• Complete Medicaid billing
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 SLPA experience in a school setting preferred
•  Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology
• Certified SLPA in the State of Arizona 

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience 
• Salaried, non-exempt
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), paid federal holidays, and school breaks
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities! 
• Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• Up to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred each school year
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program
• (*) A $1,000 sign-on bonus of $500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date, and $500 after successful completion of the current school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance