Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Online Campus

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Online Campus, K-12th Grade

Up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.

Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Arizona and be able to come onsite to our Phoenix Online Campus Office two times per month for meetings and professional development. 

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.

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Assistant Director, the SLP will be responsible for:

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.

Duties: 

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. The number of students varies depending on workload and possible SLPA support.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Benefits

Work remotely in your own home, with occasional travel to the Phoenix Online office (1-2 times per month)

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Must reside and work in Arizona only!

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology.

Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model, is preferred

Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance

Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills

Minimum of two years of SLP experience in a school setting preferred

Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card

SLP-CCC Preferred

Required:

Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card

Valid Speech-Language Pathology License

ADE Speech-Language Pathology Certification

Master’s Degree or higher

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.

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