Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Slpa) - K-6Th Grade Campus - 2024/2025 School Year

Position:

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - K-6th Grade Campus - 2024/2025 School Year

Type:

Charter

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

122348

County:

Northwest Maricopa

Posted:

April 04, 2024

Contact Information:

Arizona Autism Charter School

11039 West Olive Avenue

Peoria, Arizona 85345

District Website

Contact:

Shauna Abruzzo

Phone: (602) 882-5544

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Arizona's first and only autism-focused charter school is seeking Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA) for the 24-25 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 to integrate therapies in the classroom as well as providing 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 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

• Minimum of two years SLPA experience in a school setting preferred

• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology

• Certified SLPA in the State of Arizona

Other:

Benefits

• School located at a new state of the art Autism Center

• Working at one specific campus - no driving to different sites required

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off - including paid school breaks!

• 401K with employer match

• Great professional development and advancement opportunities!

Compensation

$23.50 - $27.50

Apply at: https://autismcharter.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/532