Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 26/27 SY - Tucson Upper Campus ($3k Sign-On Bonus)

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AZACS is growing, and invites applicants to be part of their 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, 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 implementing student engagement strategies to ensure adequate progress toward goals, writing, implementing, and progress monitoring individualized communication goals for students on their caseload, engaging in data-driven instruction decisions with the entire team, and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies throughout all practices.

Requirements

Have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology.
Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Valid Speech-Language Pathology License.
Master’s Degree or higher.

Nice To Haves

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.
SLP-CCC Preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
May be required to coach, monitor, and mentor up to 2 Speech-Language Pathology Assistants working with students with disabilities.

Benefits

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.
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