Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Early Learning Center (KG-3rd Grade), 26/27 school year with a $3K Sign-On Bonus!

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Phoenix Early Learning Center Campus (K-3rd Grade), 26/27 School Year and a $3k Sign-On Bonus! $3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees. 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. An Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess, diagnose, treat, and help students with sensory processing disorders, fine motor delay, and visual perception concerns in the new state-of-the-art autism center. Under the supervision and direction of both Campus and Charter Leadership, the Occupational Therapist's responsibilities include: Implement student engagement strategies that ensure adequate progress toward goals. Conduct assessments/evaluations and collect data on students Write, implement, and progress monitor individualized communication goals for students on your caseload. Engage in data-driven instruction decisions with the entire team. Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies throughout all practices. Duties: Develops treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of meeting individualized student objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide OT services to students with IEPs. The number of students varies depending on workload and possible COTA support. Possible supervision of COTAs with the implementation of OT services in the classroom, depending on caseload numbers Write and attend MET and IEP meetings as the SLP service coordinator. Evaluate students in the area of speech and language as determined by the MET team. Implement communication goals identified on student IEPs Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations and/or referrals. Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions Deliver services in a classroom integration model Coach classroom staff and SLPAs on the implementation of speech/communication goals Support for staff and students with Augmentative Communication Devices Support classroom curriculum as it relates to language acquisition Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families Responsible for paperwork compliance Accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals Participate in annual and ongoing staff training Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position. Complete Medicaid billing Additional duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: May be required to coach, monitor, and mentor a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant working with students with disabilities.

Requirements

Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
Master’s Degree or higher
Certified OTR in the state of Arizona
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.
Regular and predictable attendance is considered an essential requirement of your position.

Nice To Haves

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 OT experience in a school setting preferred
Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) preferred

Responsibilities

Implement student engagement strategies that ensure adequate progress toward goals.
Conduct assessments/evaluations and collect data on students
Write, implement, and progress monitor individualized communication goals for students on your caseload.
Engage in data-driven instruction decisions with the entire team.
Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies throughout all practices.
Develops treatment plans, interventions, and/or educational materials for the purpose of meeting individualized student objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide OT services to students with IEPs.
Possible supervision of COTAs with the implementation of OT services in the classroom, depending on caseload numbers
Write and attend MET and IEP meetings as the SLP service coordinator.
Evaluate students in the area of speech and language as determined by the MET team.
Implement communication goals identified on student IEPs
Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations and/or referrals.
Follow school-wide systems, rules, and positive behavior interventions
Deliver services in a classroom integration model
Coach classroom staff and SLPAs on the implementation of speech/communication goals
Support for staff and students with Augmentative Communication Devices
Support classroom curriculum as it relates to language acquisition
Communicate effectively and proactively with students and families
Responsible for paperwork compliance
Accountability for growth and proficiency in IEP goals
Participate in annual and ongoing staff training
Complete Medicaid billing
Additional duties as assigned.
May be required to coach, monitor, and mentor a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant working with students with disabilities.

Benefits

The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
Competitive pay based on experience
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), including paid federal holidays and school breaks
Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match
Great professional development and advancement opportunities!
Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program ()
A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance