Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Phoenix Main Campus ($3k Sign-On Bonus)

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AZACS is growing and invites 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 of Special Education, the SLP will be responsible for implementing student engagement strategies that ensure adequate progress toward goals, writing, implementing, and progress monitoring individualized communication goals for students on your caseload, engaging in data-driven instruction decisions with the entire team, and implementing 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.
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.
Light Work: 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

Provide Speech and language services to students with IEPs.
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.
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 and career advancement opportunities