Speech Language Pathologist Assistant SLPA - Tucson Campus 2526 School Year

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

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AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Awardfor Arizona; and the2022 YASS Prizefor innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Arizonas first and only autismfocused charter school is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for the 2526 school year.The SLPAs primary focus is to work directly with a Speech Language Pathologist to administer schoolbased speechlanguage treatment plans as written in each childs IEP. Additionally the SLPA will help integrate therapies in the classroom and provide support to the speechlanguage pathologist in the new stateoftheart 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 datadriven 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 schoolwide 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: $40000 to $57000 DOE
• Medical Dental Vision Group Life Insurance Voluntary Life Supplemental Benefits Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance
  
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated) including paid federal holidays and school breaks
  
• Eligible to participate in 401K with company match
• 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 nontaxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred
• Up to $5000 per year in nontaxable Tuition Reimbursement (based on years of service)
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree required Bachelors 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
• Associates Degree in Speech Pathology (Bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

Manager