Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 SY with $3K Sign-On Bonus!

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for their East Valley Mesa Campus, serving K-3rd grade students for the 26/27 school year. AZACS is an award-winning organization recognized for its innovation in education and providing transformational experiences through unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. The SLP will work under the supervision of the Campus Assistant Director to implement student engagement strategies, conduct assessments, write and monitor individualized communication goals, and make data-driven instructional decisions. The role involves implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and delivering services in a classroom integration model, with potential supervision of SLPAs.

Requirements

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.
ADE Speech-Language Pathology Certification.
Master’s Degree or higher.
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.

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

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

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.