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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc

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#AOTA
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#Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$40,000 - $58,000 / YEARPosted 7 days ago

Location

Peoria, Arizona

Salary

$40,000 - $58,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The COTA will implement IEP goals and engagement strategies for students in an autism-focused charter school under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include delivering services via a classroom integration model, coaching staff, and maintaining compliance with data collection and paperwork.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy, a valid AOTCB certification, and a license from the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. A valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card is required, with a preference for experience in school settings and ABA training.

associate degreeprofessional certificateApplied Behavior AnalysisClinical DocumentationOccupational TherapyStaff CoachingIEP ImplementationSensory ProcessingData-Driven InstructionVisual Motor SkillsStudent Engagement StrategiesPsychosocial AdaptationsClassroom Integration ModelFine Motor Skills Training

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - West Valley Campus (K-8th Grade)

$1k Sign-On Bonus and up to $500/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.

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 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 Delivery of 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 in IEP goals Participate in annual and ongoing staff training Provide training for new COTAs under the guidance and supervision of the OT Conduct no less than 2 professional development sessions per year on sensory under the guidance and supervision of the OT Provide opportunities for shadowing, coaching, and modeling throughout the year for Tier 3 COTAs that require additional support with guidance and supervision from the OT Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position. Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience Salaried, non-exempt Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance. Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), paid federal holidays, and school breaks Great professional development and advancement opportunities! Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones Up to $500 in non-taxable reimbursement for CEU and licensing fees incurred each school year Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program (*) A $1,000 sign-on bonus of $500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date, and $500 after successful completion of the current school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance

Minimum Qualifications

Benefits

  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short-term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Hospitalization Insurance
  • School Breaks
  • Calm Health Access
  • Scheduled Accident Insurance
  • CEU And Licensure Fee Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Traditional And/Or Roth With Company Match

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Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc

Arizona Autism Charter School (AZACS) is the first tuition-free, public charter school in Arizona focused on the educational and behavioral needs of children with autism. AZACS has campuses in Central Phoenix, Peoria and Tucson that serve students in Kindergarten through 12th...

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
HQPhoenix, Arizona
Founded2014

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 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

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.

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