Occupational Therapist (OT) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 school year with $3k Sign-On Bonus!

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$74,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist (OT) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 school year with $3k Sign-On Bonus! Occupational Therapist (OT) - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, KG-3rd Grade, 26/27 School Year. $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.

Requirements

Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
Master’s Degree or higher
Certified OTR in the state of Arizona
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

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