Campus SPED Director, 26/27 school year - West Valley (Peoria, AZ) Campus , at Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc

Peoria, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

School Leadership, Special Education, Autism Spectrum, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA Fidelity, Instructional Leadership, Behavioral Programming, IEP Compliance, Data Collection, Curriculum Implementation, Staff Supervision, Professional Development, Campus Operations, Charter Compliance, Student Welfare

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Campus Director 26/27 School Year: West Valley (Peoria, AZ) Campus (K-8th Grade) AZACS continues to grow, 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 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, Employee Assistance Program, and a Calm Health account for you and 5 of your loved ones at no cost to you! Paid Time Off (128 hours) Paid federal holidays and school breaks (fall, winter, sprimg, and summer) Eligible to participate in our 401(k) (Traditional and/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, Location Peoria, Arizona Department West Valley Employment Type Full-Time Salaried 12P Minimum Experience Senior Manager/Supervisor Compensation $80,000 - $95,000 DOE

Responsibilities

The Campus Director acts as the lead on-site administrator, responsible for mentoring and supervising all instructional staff while ensuring high-level academic and behavioral programming aligned with ABA principles is implemented with fidelity. This role involves managing all daily school operations, overseeing IEP quality and compliance, and leading curriculum initiatives under the direction of the Executive Leadership team.