Job Description:

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)
• Full-Time Salaried 12P
• 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