Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Phoenix Early Learning Center ($1k Sign-On Bonus)
About The Position
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:
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering services in a school setting, in a classroom integration model is preferred
- Minimum of two years COTA experience in a school setting preferred
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
Responsibilities
- Implement student engagement strategies
- Move students toward progress on goals
- Engage in data-driven instruction
- Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies
- 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
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
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! ($500 after 30 days, the other $500 after 90 days of employment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
