Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - Online Campus - 25/26 School Year

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - Online Campus - 25/26 school year

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.

Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for the 25-26 school year. The SLPA’s primary focus is to work directly with a Speech Language Pathologist to administer school-based speech-language treatment plans as written in each child’s IEP. Additionally, the SLPA will help integrate therapies in the classroom and provide support to the speech-language pathologist in the new state-of-the-art autism center.

Under the supervision and direction of the Speech Language Pathologist; the SLPA will be responsible for:

• Implement student communication strategies
• Move students toward progress on IEP goals
• Engage in data-driven instruction and therapy
• Implement 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 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
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience: $40,000 to $57,000 DOE
• Paid sick time
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities! 
• Up to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred
• Up to $5,000 per year in non-taxable Tuition Reimbursement (based on years of service)
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  
• Minimum of two years SLPA experience in a school setting preferred
• Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model preferred
•  Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
•  Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
  
•  Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred
  

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Associate's Degree in Speech Pathology (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Certified SLPA in the State of Arizona 

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  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. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment working with students who may need behavioral supports.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Compensation$40,000 to $57,000 DOE