Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Phoenix Early Learning at Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, IEP Implementation, Fine Motor Skills, Life Skills Training, Psychosocial Adaptations, Sensory Processing, Visual Motor Skills, Applied Behavior Analysis, Data-Driven Instruction, Classroom Integration, Staff Coaching, Communication, Data Collection, Organizational Skills, Perseverance, AOTCB Certification

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Phoenix Early Learning Center (K-3rd Grade) 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. Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assess, diagnose, treat, and help students to communicate in the new state-of-the-art autism center. Under the supervision and direction of the Occupational Therapist, the COTA will be responsible for: Implement student engagement strategies Move students toward progress on goals Engage in data-driven instruction Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies Duties: Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, a COTA must implement goals identified on student IEPs related to: fine motor skills life skills/training psychosocial adaptations sensory processing/adaptations visual motor skills Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions Deliver services in a classroom integration model Coach the classroom staff on the implementation of occupational 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 is preferred Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills Minimum of two years COTA experience in a school setting preferred Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card Required: Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of the Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (AOTE) Valid AOTCB certification Valid license issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners as a COTA Benefits Up to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred Up to $5,000 per year in non-taxable Tuition Reimbursement (based on years of service) A school located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center Competitive pay based on experience 80 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance 401K with a company match Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones Great professional development and advancement opportunities Check out the career pathways we offer! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikK7X5J6kG2EKHqcu4WpNu_oIpVmeBwh/view $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! ($500 after 30 days, the other $500 after 90 days of employment) 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. Location Phoenix, Arizona Department Related Service Provider Employment Type Full-Time Salaried 10P Minimum Experience Mid-level Compensation $42,000 - $60,000 DOE

Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement goals identified on student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) related to motor skills, life skills, psychosocial adaptations, and sensory processing under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities also include engaging students, implementing ABA strategies, coaching staff, and maintaining paperwork compliance related to IEP goals.