Campus SPED Director (26/27 School Year) - Tucson Campus

Campus Director 26/27 School Year: Tucson Campus (K-2nd & 6th-12th Grade)

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.

The Campus Director will work with the AZACS Executive Leadership team to implement high-level, developmentally appropriate academics for students at all levels of the autism spectrum and other special needs. As a school grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, the Campus Director will ensure behavioral practices are implemented with fidelity. The Campus Director will report to the Head of Schools to communicate campus needs and manage the campus with fidelity to ensure full compliance with all charter policies and regulations.

Duties: 

Serves as the lead, on-site administrator, and point person for the assigned AZACS campus

Mentor and supervise all Instructional staff.

Capable of leading a team to implement high-level academic and behavioral programming with support and direction from the charter’s executive leadership team. 

Works with the behavior team to ensure ABA-based behavioral and instructional practices are implemented with fidelity. 

Leads the campus and all staff in all daily school operations.

Serves as the instructional leader for teachers, behavior specialists, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

Oversees the quality and compliance of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as it relates to student programming.

Ensures the safety and welfare of students, staff, and visitors, and oversees the safety duties of other staff members. 

Facilitates professional development for teachers and staff, which leads to the enhancement of quality instruction.

Ensures valid and reliable data collection, analysis, and aggregation as required by school accountability requirements and stakeholders. 

Leads curriculum initiatives and oversees the proper implementation of the adopted curriculum.

Works with the behavior team to ensure ABA-based behavioral and instructional practices are implemented with fidelity. 

Participates in the AZACS Accelerated ELC Director Incubation Program

Regular attendance is an essential function of the position

Minimum Qualifications: 

At least 3 years of experience in school leadership at an administrative level

5 years of experience working with students with autism 

3 - 5 years teaching special education 

Valid Special Education Arizona Teaching Certification

Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

Valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card

Master’s Degree or higher

Benefits:

The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center

Competitive pay based on experience ($78,000 to $95,000 DOE)

Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance

Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (128 hours)

Paid federal holidays and school breaks 

Eligible to participate in our 401K (traditional or Roth) with company match

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 office environment.

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,