Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 school year, $3K Sign-On Bonus!
About The Position
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - East Valley Mesa Campus, K-3rd Grade, 26/27 School Year $3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/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 Campus Assistant Director, the SLP will be responsible for: Implement student engagement strategies that ensure adequate progress toward goals. Conduct assessments/evaluations and collect data on students 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology.
- Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card
- Valid Speech-Language Pathology License
- ADE Speech-Language Pathology Certification
- Master’s Degree or higher
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model, is preferred
- 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
- Develops treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of meeting individualized student objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- 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 MET and 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
- Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations and/or referrals.
- 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
- Support for staff and students with Augmentative Communication Devices
- Support classroom curriculum as it relates to language acquisition
- 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
- Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.
- Complete Medicaid billing
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
- Competitive pay based on experience
- 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), including paid federal holidays and school breaks
- Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match
- Great professional development and advancement opportunities!
- Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program
- A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
