Related Services Professionals at AZACS for the 2025/2026 School Year

Related Services Professionals: 2025/2026 School Year (all locations)

AZACS is growing! 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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with autism? Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS), the award-winning charter network for students with autism in Arizona, is seeking talented and compassionate professionals to join our Related Services team for the 2025/2026 school year.

We are hiring for various roles, including Occupational Therapists (OT), School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA), and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) to support our exceptional students across our campuses.

Why Join AZACS?

• Mission-Driven: Be part of Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter network dedicated to empowering students to thrive academically and socially.
• Award-Winning: 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
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized plans tailored to students' unique needs.
• Growth Opportunities: Access professional development tailored to advancing your expertise and career in related services.
• Flexible Campus Locations: Choose from multiple campuses, including our innovative online program, to find your ideal work setting.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of our Related Services team, you will:

• Provide direct therapy and interventions to students individually or in small groups.
• Conduct evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and other specialists to create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Deliver training and consultation to staff and families to support students' goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.

Desired & Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• OT: Current Arizona OT license and NBCOT certification.
• School Psychologist: valid Arizona School Psychologist certification.
• SLP: ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) and Arizona Department of Education certificate.
• SLPA: valid Arizona SLPA license.
• COTA: Valid Arizona COTA license and NBCOT certification.
• Experience working with children or students with special needs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an educational or autism-specific setting.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices for students with autism.

Campus Locations:

• Early Learning Center (K-3): Help our youngest learners build foundational skills.
• Main Campus (4th to 12th Grade): Support students in their academic and social growth.
• West Valley Campus (K-6th Grade): Be part of a close-knit community serving elementary students.
• Tucson Campus (6th to 12th Grade): Join our team at our expanding location.
• Online (K-12th Grade): Provide virtual support to students across the state.
  • Note: Online candidates must reside in Arizona and be willing to travel to Phoenix, AZ once a month for professional development and/or team meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
  • School Psychologist, SLP, or OT: $75,000 to $100,000 DOE
  • SLPA, COTA: $40,000 to $57,000 DOE
• Paid Time Off (80 hours), including paid federal holidays and school breaks
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Supplemental Benefits, Employee Assistance Program
  
• Eligible to participate in our 401k with employer match
• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
• Great professional development and career advancement opportunities!

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.